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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.06, 1,067.48 and 511.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.06, 1,067.48 and 511.62 is: 705.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.06 : 1,067.48 = 511.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.06/1,067.48 = 511.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.06x = 1,067.48 × 511.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.06x = 546,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,144.12/774.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.56

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