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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.66, 1,053.60 and 507.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.66, 1,053.60 and 507.74 is: 761.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.66 : 1,053.60 = 507.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.66/1,053.60 = 507.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.66x = 1,053.60 × 507.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.66x = 534,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,954.86/702.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.33

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