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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.13, 1,071.70 and 511.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.13, 1,071.70 and 511.48 is: 705.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.13 : 1,071.70 = 511.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.13/1,071.70 = 511.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.13x = 1,071.70 × 511.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.13x = 548,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,153.18/777.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.36

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