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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.96, 1,067.60 and 512.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.96, 1,067.60 and 512.34 is: 706.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.96 : 1,067.60 = 512.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.96/1,067.60 = 512.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.96x = 1,067.60 × 512.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.96x = 546,974.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,974.18/773.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.72

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