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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,055.01 and 502.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,055.01 and 502.90 is: 693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,055.01 = 502.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,055.01 = 502.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,055.01 × 502.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 530,564.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,564.53/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.71

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