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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,055.09 and 502.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,055.09 and 502.07 is: 692.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,055.09 = 502.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,055.09 = 502.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,055.09 × 502.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 529,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,725.02/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.90

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