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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,069.26 and 513.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,069.26 and 513.04 is: 707.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,069.26 = 513.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,069.26 = 513.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,069.26 × 513.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 548,573.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,573.15/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.73

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