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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.91, 1,067.51 and 508.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.91, 1,067.51 and 508.37 is: 701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.91 : 1,067.51 = 508.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.91/1,067.51 = 508.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.91x = 1,067.51 × 508.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.91x = 542,690.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,690.06/773.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.23

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