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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.04, 1,061.91 and 507.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.04, 1,061.91 and 507.60 is: 700.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.04 : 1,061.91 = 507.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.04/1,061.91 = 507.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.04x = 1,061.91 × 507.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.04x = 539,025.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,025.52/770.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.00

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