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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.55, 1,066.84 and 507.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.55, 1,066.84 and 507.69 is: 700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.55 : 1,066.84 = 507.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.55/1,066.84 = 507.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.55x = 1,066.84 × 507.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.55x = 541,622.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,622.73/773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.18

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