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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.65, 1,055.24 and 499.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.65, 1,055.24 and 499.26 is: 688.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.65 : 1,055.24 = 499.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.65/1,055.24 = 499.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.65x = 1,055.24 × 499.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.65x = 526,839.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,839.12/764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.99

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