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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.22, 1,070.08 and 513.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.22, 1,070.08 and 513.32 is: 708.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.22 : 1,070.08 = 513.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.22/1,070.08 = 513.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.22x = 1,070.08 × 513.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.22x = 549,286.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,286.83/775.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.56

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