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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.80, 1,069.61 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.80, 1,069.61 and 509.72 is: 702.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.80 : 1,069.61 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.80/1,069.61 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.80x = 1,069.61 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.80x = 545,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,193.71/775.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.75

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