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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.78, 1,067.44 and 508.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.78, 1,067.44 and 508.12 is: 700.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.78 : 1,067.44 = 508.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.78/1,067.44 = 508.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.78x = 1,067.44 × 508.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.78x = 542,386.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,386.21/773.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.96

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