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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.03, 1,054.40 and 502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.03, 1,054.40 and 502.55 is: 693.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.03 : 1,054.40 = 502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.03/1,054.40 = 502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.03x = 1,054.40 × 502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.03x = 529,888.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,888.72/764.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.54

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