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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.33, 1,062.47 and 504.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.33, 1,062.47 and 504.48 is: 695.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.33 : 1,062.47 = 504.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.33/1,062.47 = 504.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.33x = 1,062.47 × 504.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.33x = 535,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,992.34/770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.79

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