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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.80, 1,070.10 and 513.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.80, 1,070.10 and 513.98 is: 709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.80 : 1,070.10 = 513.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.80/1,070.10 = 513.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.80x = 1,070.10 × 513.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.80x = 550,010.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,010.00/774.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.87

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