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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.99, 1,072.60 and 511.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.99, 1,072.60 and 511.57 is: 706.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.99 : 1,072.60 = 511.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.99/1,072.60 = 511.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.99x = 1,072.60 × 511.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.99x = 548,707.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,707.42/776.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.20

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