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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.11, 1,070.18 and 513.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.11, 1,070.18 and 513.57 is: 709.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.11 : 1,070.18 = 513.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.11/1,070.18 = 513.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.11x = 1,070.18 × 513.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.11x = 549,609.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,609.77/775.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.07

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