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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.83, 1,056.72 and 504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.83, 1,056.72 and 504.39 is: 695.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.83 : 1,056.72 = 504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.83/1,056.72 = 504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.83x = 1,056.72 × 504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.83x = 532,999.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,999.00/766.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.07

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