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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.66, 1,051.08 and 500.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.66, 1,051.08 and 500.17 is: 690.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.66 : 1,051.08 = 500.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.66/1,051.08 = 500.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.66x = 1,051.08 × 500.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.66x = 525,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,718.68/761.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.23

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