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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.42, 1,052.90 and 500.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.42, 1,052.90 and 500.60 is: 691.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.42 : 1,052.90 = 500.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.42/1,052.90 = 500.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.42x = 1,052.90 × 500.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.42x = 527,081.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,081.74/762.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.33

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