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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.80, 1,055.60 and 502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.80, 1,055.60 and 502.72 is: 693.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.80 : 1,055.60 = 502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.80/1,055.60 = 502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.80x = 1,055.60 × 502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.80x = 530,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,671.23/764.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.87

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