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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.03, 1,056.81 and 500.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.03, 1,056.81 and 500.38 is: 690.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.03 : 1,056.81 = 500.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.03/1,056.81 = 500.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.03x = 1,056.81 × 500.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.03x = 528,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,806.59/766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.33

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