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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.84, 1,054.56 and 502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.84, 1,054.56 and 502.30 is: 693.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.84 : 1,054.56 = 502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.84/1,054.56 = 502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.84x = 1,054.56 × 502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.84x = 529,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,705.49/763.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.48

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