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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.56, 1,054.74 and 502.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.56, 1,054.74 and 502.48 is: 693.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.56 : 1,054.74 = 502.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.56/1,054.74 = 502.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.56x = 1,054.74 × 502.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.56x = 529,985.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,985.76/764.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.19

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