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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.08, 1,066.16 and 507.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.08, 1,066.16 and 507.68 is: 700.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.08 : 1,066.16 = 507.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.08/1,066.16 = 507.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.08x = 1,066.16 × 507.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.08x = 541,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,268.11/773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.15

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