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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.83, 1,067.50 and 512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.83, 1,067.50 and 512.06 is: 706.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.83 : 1,067.50 = 512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.83/1,067.50 = 512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.83x = 1,067.50 × 512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.83x = 546,626.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,626.80/773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.40

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