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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,063.35 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,063.35 and 508.96 is: 702.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,063.35 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,063.35 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,063.35 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 541,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,194.75/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.56

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