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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.79, 1,066.14 and 507.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.79, 1,066.14 and 507.33 is: 699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.79 : 1,066.14 = 507.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.79/1,066.14 = 507.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.79x = 1,066.14 × 507.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.79x = 540,884.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,884.81/772.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.92

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