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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.28, 1,051.22 and 500.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.28, 1,051.22 and 500.04 is: 689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.28 : 1,051.22 = 500.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.28/1,051.22 = 500.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.28x = 1,051.22 × 500.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.28x = 525,652.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,652.05/762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.58

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