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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.39, 1,052.24 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.39, 1,052.24 and 500.40 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.39 : 1,052.24 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.39/1,052.24 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.39x = 1,052.24 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.39x = 526,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,538.39/762.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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