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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.91, 1,066.14 and 507.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.91, 1,066.14 and 507.37 is: 699.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.91 : 1,066.14 = 507.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.91/1,066.14 = 507.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.91x = 1,066.14 × 507.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.91x = 540,924.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,924.91/772.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.85

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