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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.01, 767.07 and 504.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.01, 767.07 and 504.77 is: 695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.01 : 767.07 = 504.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.01/767.07 = 504.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.01x = 767.07 × 504.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.01x = 387,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 387,190.09/557.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.12

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