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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.24, 1,067.76 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.24, 1,067.76 and 512.16 is: 706.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.24 : 1,067.76 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.24/1,067.76 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.24x = 1,067.76 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.24x = 546,863.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,863.96/774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.32

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