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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.64, 1,066.86 and 511.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.64, 1,066.86 and 511.74 is: 705.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.64 : 1,066.86 = 511.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.64/1,066.86 = 511.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.64x = 1,066.86 × 511.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.64x = 545,954.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,954.94/773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.70

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