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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,056.80 and 504.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,056.80 and 504.24 is: 695.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,056.80 = 504.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,056.80 = 504.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,056.80 × 504.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 532,880.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,880.83/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.67

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