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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.52, 1,067.76 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.52, 1,067.76 and 511.44 is: 705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.52 : 1,067.76 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.52/1,067.76 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.52x = 1,067.76 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.52x = 546,095.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,095.17/773.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.99

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