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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.76, 1,052.40 and 500.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.76, 1,052.40 and 500.86 is: 691.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.76 : 1,052.40 = 500.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.76/1,052.40 = 500.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.76x = 1,052.40 × 500.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.76x = 527,105.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,105.06/762.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.05

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