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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,068.10 and 512.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,068.10 and 512.36 is: 706.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,068.10 = 512.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,068.10 = 512.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,068.10 × 512.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 547,245.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,245.09/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.31

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