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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.11, 1,052.82 and 500.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.11, 1,052.82 and 500.67 is: 690.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.11 : 1,052.82 = 500.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.11/1,052.82 = 500.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.11x = 1,052.82 × 500.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.11x = 527,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,115.39/763.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.75

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