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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,056.52 and 500.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,056.52 and 500.13 is: 690.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,056.52 = 500.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,056.52 = 500.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,056.52 × 500.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 528,397.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,397.35/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.07

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