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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.45, 1,069.07 and 512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.45, 1,069.07 and 512.82 is: 707.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.45 : 1,069.07 = 512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.45/1,069.07 = 512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.45x = 1,069.07 × 512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.45x = 548,237.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,237.91/774.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.91

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