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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.43, 1,055.64 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.43, 1,055.64 and 502.59 is: 694.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.43 : 1,055.64 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.43/1,055.64 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.43x = 1,055.64 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.43x = 530,554.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,554.11/764.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.05

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