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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.07, 1,067.30 and 507.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.07, 1,067.30 and 507.93 is: 701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.07 : 1,067.30 = 507.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.07/1,067.30 = 507.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.07x = 1,067.30 × 507.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.07x = 542,113.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,113.69/773.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.25

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