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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.02, 1,070.52 and 510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.02, 1,070.52 and 510.91 is: 704.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.02 : 1,070.52 = 510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.02/1,070.52 = 510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.02x = 1,070.52 × 510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.02x = 546,939.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,939.37/776.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.80

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