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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,062.65 and 508

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,062.65 and 508 is: 700.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,062.65 = 508 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,062.65 = 508/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,062.65 × 508
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 539,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,826.20/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.95

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