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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.65, 1,069.25 and 513.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.65, 1,069.25 and 513.21 is: 707.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.65 : 1,069.25 = 513.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.65/1,069.25 = 513.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.65x = 1,069.25 × 513.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.65x = 548,747.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,747.23/775.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.47

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