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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,052.73 and 501.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,052.73 and 501.30 is: 691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,052.73 = 501.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,052.73 = 501.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,052.73 × 501.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 527,733.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,733.55/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.35

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