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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.56, 1,064.24 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.56, 1,064.24 and 509.72 is: 703.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.56 : 1,064.24 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.56/1,064.24 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.56x = 1,064.24 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.56x = 542,464.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,464.41/770.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.99

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