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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.90, 1,069.74 and 509.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.90, 1,069.74 and 509.63 is: 703.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.90 : 1,069.74 = 509.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.90/1,069.74 = 509.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.90x = 1,069.74 × 509.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.90x = 545,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,166.25/774.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.53

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