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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.64, 1,057.70 and 504.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.64, 1,057.70 and 504.82 is: 696.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.64 : 1,057.70 = 504.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.64/1,057.70 = 504.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.64x = 1,057.70 × 504.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.64x = 533,948.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,948.11/766.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.48

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