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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.40, 1,052.13 and 497.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.40, 1,052.13 and 497.01 is: 685.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.40 : 1,052.13 = 497.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.40/1,052.13 = 497.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.40x = 1,052.13 × 497.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.40x = 522,917.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,917.96/762.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.89

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