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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764, 1,055.44 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764, 1,055.44 and 502.88 is: 694.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764 : 1,055.44 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764/1,055.44 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764x = 1,055.44 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764x = 530,759.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,759.67/764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.71

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