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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.54, 1,053.18 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.54, 1,053.18 and 501.72 is: 692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.54 : 1,053.18 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.54/1,053.18 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.54x = 1,053.18 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.54x = 528,401.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,401.47/762.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.95

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