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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.54, 1,055.94 and 503.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.54, 1,055.94 and 503.72 is: 695.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.54 : 1,055.94 = 503.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.54/1,055.94 = 503.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.54x = 1,055.94 × 503.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.54x = 531,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,898.10/764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.71

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