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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.71, 1,051.43 and 500.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.71, 1,051.43 and 500.27 is: 689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.71 : 1,051.43 = 500.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.71/1,051.43 = 500.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.71x = 1,051.43 × 500.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.71x = 525,991.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,991.13/762.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.64

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