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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.12, 1,056.50 and 503.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.12, 1,056.50 and 503.64 is: 694.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.12 : 1,056.50 = 503.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.12/1,056.50 = 503.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.12x = 1,056.50 × 503.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.12x = 532,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,095.66/766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.53

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