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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,051.11 and 500.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,051.11 and 500.22 is: 690.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,051.11 = 500.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,051.11 = 500.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,051.11 × 500.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 525,786.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,786.24/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.88

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