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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.73, 1,063.80 and 508.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.73, 1,063.80 and 508.56 is: 701.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.73 : 1,063.80 = 508.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.73/1,063.80 = 508.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.73x = 1,063.80 × 508.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.73x = 541,006.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,006.13/770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.94

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