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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.73, 1,073.93 and 512.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.73, 1,073.93 and 512.94 is: 707.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.73 : 1,073.93 = 512.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.73/1,073.93 = 512.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.73x = 1,073.93 × 512.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.73x = 550,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,862.94/778.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.39

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