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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.19, 1,067.47 and 508.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.19, 1,067.47 and 508.05 is: 701.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.19 : 1,067.47 = 508.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.19/1,067.47 = 508.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.19x = 1,067.47 × 508.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.19x = 542,326.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,326.86/773.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.41

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