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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,065.93 and 507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,065.93 and 507.34 is: 699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,065.93 = 507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,065.93 = 507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,065.93 × 507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 540,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,789.64/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.83

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