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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.90, 1,058.30 and 504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.90, 1,058.30 and 504.73 is: 696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.90 : 1,058.30 = 504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.90/1,058.30 = 504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.90x = 1,058.30 × 504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.90x = 534,153.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,153.24/766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.51

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