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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.95, 1,057.77 and 504.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.95, 1,057.77 and 504.51 is: 695.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.95 : 1,057.77 = 504.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.95/1,057.77 = 504.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.95x = 1,057.77 × 504.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.95x = 533,655.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,655.54/766.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.82

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