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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.70, 1,068.03 and 512.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.70, 1,068.03 and 512.07 is: 706.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.70 : 1,068.03 = 512.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.70/1,068.03 = 512.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.70x = 1,068.03 × 512.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.70x = 546,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,906.12/773.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.87

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