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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.05, 1,062.93 and 508.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.05, 1,062.93 and 508.61 is: 701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.05 : 1,062.93 = 508.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.05/1,062.93 = 508.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.05x = 1,062.93 × 508.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.05x = 540,611.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,611.51/771.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.14

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