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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.17, 1,067.23 and 511.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.17, 1,067.23 and 511.73 is: 705.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.17 : 1,067.23 = 511.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.17/1,067.23 = 511.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.17x = 1,067.23 × 511.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.17x = 546,133.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,133.61/774.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.44

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