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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.55, 1,067.38 and 508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.55, 1,067.38 and 508.07 is: 701.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.55 : 1,067.38 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.55/1,067.38 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.55x = 1,067.38 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.55x = 542,305.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,305.15/773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.06

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