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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.64, 1,067.04 and 511.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.64, 1,067.04 and 511.20 is: 705.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.64 : 1,067.04 = 511.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.64/1,067.04 = 511.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.64x = 1,067.04 × 511.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.64x = 545,470.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,470.85/773.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.07

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