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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.65, 1,055.66 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.65, 1,055.66 and 503.12 is: 694.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.65 : 1,055.66 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.65/1,055.66 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.65x = 1,055.66 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.65x = 531,115.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,115.87/764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.59

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