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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.12, 1,056.63 and 500.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.12, 1,056.63 and 500.54 is: 690.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.12 : 1,056.63 = 500.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.12/1,056.63 = 500.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.12x = 1,056.63 × 500.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.12x = 528,890.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,890.10/766.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.35

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