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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.22, 1,056.74 and 504.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.22, 1,056.74 and 504.14 is: 695.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.22 : 1,056.74 = 504.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.22/1,056.74 = 504.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.22x = 1,056.74 × 504.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.22x = 532,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,744.90/766.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.29

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