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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.07, 1,072.50 and 511.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.07, 1,072.50 and 511.04 is: 705.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.07 : 1,072.50 = 511.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.07/1,072.50 = 511.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.07x = 1,072.50 × 511.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.07x = 548,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,090.40/777.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.33

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