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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.97, 1,052.85 and 501.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.97, 1,052.85 and 501.34 is: 691.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.97 : 1,052.85 = 501.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.97/1,052.85 = 501.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.97x = 1,052.85 × 501.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.97x = 527,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,835.82/762.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.82

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