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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.34, 1,069.82 and 513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.34, 1,069.82 and 513.22 is: 708.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.34 : 1,069.82 = 513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.34/1,069.82 = 513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.34x = 1,069.82 × 513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.34x = 549,053.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,053.02/775.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.14

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