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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.47, 1,069.56 and 513.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.47, 1,069.56 and 513.03 is: 707.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.47 : 1,069.56 = 513.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.47/1,069.56 = 513.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.47x = 1,069.56 × 513.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.47x = 548,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,716.37/775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.59

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