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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,055.61 and 503.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,055.61 and 503.34 is: 694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,055.61 = 503.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,055.61 = 503.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,055.61 × 503.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 531,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,330.74/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.58

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