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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,053.14 and 501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,053.14 and 501.53 is: 691.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,053.14 = 501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,053.14 = 501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,053.14 × 501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 528,173.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,173.53/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.93

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