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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,052.28 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,052.28 and 500.40 is: 690.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,052.28 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,052.28 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,052.28 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 526,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,560.91/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.83

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