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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.46, 1,059.02 and 505.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.46, 1,059.02 and 505.56 is: 697.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.46 : 1,059.02 = 505.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.46/1,059.02 = 505.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.46x = 1,059.02 × 505.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.46x = 535,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,398.15/767.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.62

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