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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704.77, 1,055.23 and 509.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704.77, 1,055.23 and 509.96 is: 763.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704.77 : 1,055.23 = 509.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704.77/1,055.23 = 509.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704.77x = 1,055.23 × 509.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704.77x = 538,126.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,126.45/704.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.55

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