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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.57, 1,067.12 and 511.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.57, 1,067.12 and 511.13 is: 705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.57 : 1,067.12 = 511.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.57/1,067.12 = 511.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.57x = 1,067.12 × 511.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.57x = 545,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,429.15/773.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.09

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