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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.16, 1,052.28 and 500.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.16, 1,052.28 and 500.62 is: 691.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.16 : 1,052.28 = 500.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.16/1,052.28 = 500.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.16x = 1,052.28 × 500.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.16x = 526,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,792.41/762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.18

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