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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.40, 1,055.02 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.40, 1,055.02 and 502.40 is: 693.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.40 : 1,055.02 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.40/1,055.02 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.40x = 1,055.02 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.40x = 530,042.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,042.05/764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.41

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