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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.28, 1,070 and 513.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.28, 1,070 and 513.12 is: 708.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.28 : 1,070 = 513.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.28/1,070 = 513.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.28x = 1,070 × 513.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.28x = 549,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,038.40/775.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.18

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