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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.63, 1,052.51 and 500.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.63, 1,052.51 and 500.19 is: 690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.63 : 1,052.51 = 500.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.63/1,052.51 = 500.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.63x = 1,052.51 × 500.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.63x = 526,452.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,452.48/762.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.31

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