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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.03, 1,065.58 and 507.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.03, 1,065.58 and 507.01 is: 698.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.03 : 1,065.58 = 507.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.03/1,065.58 = 507.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.03x = 1,065.58 × 507.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.03x = 540,259.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,259.72/773.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.89

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