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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.44, 1,054.60 and 503

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.44, 1,054.60 and 503 is: 693.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.44 : 1,054.60 = 503 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.44/1,054.60 = 503/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.44x = 1,054.60 × 503
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.44x = 530,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,463.80/765.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.02

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