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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.73, 1,069.17 and 512.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.73, 1,069.17 and 512.29 is: 706.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.73 : 1,069.17 = 512.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.73/1,069.17 = 512.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.73x = 1,069.17 × 512.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.73x = 547,725.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,725.10/774.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.99

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