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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.45, 1,057.08 and 504.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.45, 1,057.08 and 504.01 is: 695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.45 : 1,057.08 = 504.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.45/1,057.08 = 504.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.45x = 1,057.08 × 504.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.45x = 532,778.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,778.89/766.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.13

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