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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.53, 1,052.69 and 497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.53, 1,052.69 and 497.36 is: 686.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.53 : 1,052.69 = 497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.53/1,052.69 = 497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.53x = 1,052.69 × 497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.53x = 523,565.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,565.90/762.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.62

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