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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.51, 1,062.92 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.51, 1,062.92 and 504.83 is: 696.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.51 : 1,062.92 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.51/1,062.92 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.51x = 1,062.92 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.51x = 536,597.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,597.82/770.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.42

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