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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.52, 1,072.51 and 511.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.52, 1,072.51 and 511.98 is: 706.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.52 : 1,072.51 = 511.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.52/1,072.51 = 511.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.52x = 1,072.51 × 511.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.52x = 549,103.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,103.67/777.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.22

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