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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,057.86 and 504.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,057.86 and 504.72 is: 695.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,057.86 = 504.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,057.86 = 504.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,057.86 × 504.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 533,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,923.10/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.97

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