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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.78, 1,053.15 and 501.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.78, 1,053.15 and 501.24 is: 692.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.78 : 1,053.15 = 501.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.78/1,053.15 = 501.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.78x = 1,053.15 × 501.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.78x = 527,880.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,880.91/762.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.05

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