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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.57, 1,066.24 and 507.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.57, 1,066.24 and 507.23 is: 700.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.57 : 1,066.24 = 507.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.57/1,066.24 = 507.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.57x = 1,066.24 × 507.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.57x = 540,828.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,828.92/772.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.04

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