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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.98, 1,068.14 and 511.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.98, 1,068.14 and 511.54 is: 705.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.98 : 1,068.14 = 511.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.98/1,068.14 = 511.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.98x = 1,068.14 × 511.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.98x = 546,388.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,388.44/773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.95

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