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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,054.62 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,054.62 and 503.01 is: 693.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,054.62 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,054.62 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,054.62 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 530,484.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,484.41/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.77

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