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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.20, 1,069.75 and 512.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.20, 1,069.75 and 512.76 is: 707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.20 : 1,069.75 = 512.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.20/1,069.75 = 512.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.20x = 1,069.75 × 512.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.20x = 548,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,525.01/775.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.59

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