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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.48, 1,068.83 and 512.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.48, 1,068.83 and 512.04 is: 706.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.48 : 1,068.83 = 512.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.48/1,068.83 = 512.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.48x = 1,068.83 × 512.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.48x = 547,283.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,283.71/774.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.65

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