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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.03, 1,066.96 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.03, 1,066.96 and 508.01 is: 700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.03 : 1,066.96 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.03/1,066.96 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.03x = 1,066.96 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.03x = 542,026.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,026.35/774.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.27

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