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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739.77, 1,021.19 and 507.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739.77, 1,021.19 and 507.03 is: 699.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739.77 : 1,021.19 = 507.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739.77/1,021.19 = 507.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739.77x = 1,021.19 × 507.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739.77x = 517,771.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,771.43/739.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.91

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