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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.84, 1,070.40 and 513.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.84, 1,070.40 and 513.76 is: 708.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.84 : 1,070.40 = 513.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.84/1,070.40 = 513.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.84x = 1,070.40 × 513.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.84x = 549,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,928.70/775.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.82

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