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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.05, 1,067.06 and 511.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.05, 1,067.06 and 511.61 is: 705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.05 : 1,067.06 = 511.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.05/1,067.06 = 511.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.05x = 1,067.06 × 511.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.05x = 545,914.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,914.51/774.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.27

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