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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.24, 1,063.29 and 505.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.24, 1,063.29 and 505.07 is: 697.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.24 : 1,063.29 = 505.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.24/1,063.29 = 505.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.24x = 1,063.29 × 505.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.24x = 537,036.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,036.45/770.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.23

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