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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.28, 1,063.08 and 508.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.28, 1,063.08 and 508.84 is: 702.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.28 : 1,063.08 = 508.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.28/1,063.08 = 508.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.28x = 1,063.08 × 508.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.28x = 540,937.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,937.63/770.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.26

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