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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.44, 1,069.74 and 513.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.44, 1,069.74 and 513.54 is: 708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.44 : 1,069.74 = 513.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.44/1,069.74 = 513.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.44x = 1,069.74 × 513.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.44x = 549,354.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,354.28/775.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.44

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