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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,067.46 and 511.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,067.46 and 511.88 is: 705.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,067.46 = 511.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,067.46 = 511.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,067.46 × 511.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 546,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,411.42/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.99

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