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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.92, 1,071.75 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.92, 1,071.75 and 511.32 is: 705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.92 : 1,071.75 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.92/1,071.75 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.92x = 1,071.75 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.92x = 548,007.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,007.21/776.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.36

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