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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.99, 1,051.83 and 500.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.99, 1,051.83 and 500.00 is: 690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.99 : 1,051.83 = 500.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.99/1,051.83 = 500.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.99x = 1,051.83 × 500.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.99x = 525,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,909.74/761.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.18

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