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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.22, 1,053.99 and 502.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.22, 1,053.99 and 502.14 is: 692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.22 : 1,053.99 = 502.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.22/1,053.99 = 502.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.22x = 1,053.99 × 502.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.22x = 529,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,250.54/764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.54

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