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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.51, 1,067.42 and 511.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.51, 1,067.42 and 511.07 is: 705.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.51 : 1,067.42 = 511.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.51/1,067.42 = 511.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.51x = 1,067.42 × 511.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.51x = 545,522.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,522.28/773.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.26

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