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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.84, 1,054.80 and 502.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.84, 1,054.80 and 502.80 is: 693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.84 : 1,054.80 = 502.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.84/1,054.80 = 502.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.84x = 1,054.80 × 502.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.84x = 530,353.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,353.44/764.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.42

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