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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,054.22 and 502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,054.22 and 502.07 is: 693.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,054.22 = 502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,054.22 = 502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,054.22 × 502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 529,284.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,284.45/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.12

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