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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,057.61 and 504.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,057.61 and 504.23 is: 695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,057.61 = 504.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,057.61 = 504.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,057.61 × 504.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 533,276.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,276.17/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.82

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