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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.07, 1,052.33 and 500.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.07, 1,052.33 and 500.63 is: 690.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.07 : 1,052.33 = 500.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.07/1,052.33 = 500.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.07x = 1,052.33 × 500.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.07x = 526,820.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,820.20/763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.40

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