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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.81, 1,073.60 and 512.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.81, 1,073.60 and 512.44 is: 707.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.81 : 1,073.60 = 512.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.81/1,073.60 = 512.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.81x = 1,073.60 × 512.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.81x = 550,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,154.36/777.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.32

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