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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.07, 1,065.92 and 506.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.07, 1,065.92 and 506.93 is: 699.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.07 : 1,065.92 = 506.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.07/1,065.92 = 506.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.07x = 1,065.92 × 506.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.07x = 540,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,338.96/772.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.86

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