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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765, 1,055.68 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765, 1,055.68 and 503 is: 694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765 : 1,055.68 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765/1,055.68 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765x = 1,055.68 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765x = 531,007.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,007.04/765
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.13

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