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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.99, 1,063.40 and 505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.99, 1,063.40 and 505.10 is: 696.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.99 : 1,063.40 = 505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.99/1,063.40 = 505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.99x = 1,063.40 × 505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.99x = 537,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,123.47/770.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.67

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