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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.22, 1,066.68 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.22, 1,066.68 and 507.66 is: 700.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.22 : 1,066.68 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.22/1,066.68 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.22x = 1,066.68 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.22x = 541,510.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,510.77/773.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.33

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