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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.02, 1,068.18 and 512.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.02, 1,068.18 and 512.30 is: 707.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.02 : 1,068.18 = 512.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.02/1,068.18 = 512.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.02x = 1,068.18 × 512.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.02x = 547,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,228.61/774.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.00

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