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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,055.07 and 502.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,055.07 and 502.70 is: 694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,055.07 = 502.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,055.07 = 502.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,055.07 × 502.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 530,378.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,378.41/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.00

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