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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.13, 1,053.32 and 501.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.13, 1,053.32 and 501.50 is: 692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.13 : 1,053.32 = 501.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.13/1,053.32 = 501.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.13x = 1,053.32 × 501.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.13x = 528,232.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,232.21/763.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.20

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