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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.13, 1,067.52 and 507.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.13, 1,067.52 and 507.75 is: 701.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.13 : 1,067.52 = 507.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.13/1,067.52 = 507.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.13x = 1,067.52 × 507.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.13x = 542,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,033.28/773.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.09

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