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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.44, 1,073.02 and 511.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.44, 1,073.02 and 511.42 is: 705.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.44 : 1,073.02 = 511.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.44/1,073.02 = 511.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.44x = 1,073.02 × 511.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.44x = 548,758.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,758.52/777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705.85

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