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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,057.65 and 501.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,057.65 and 501.01 is: 691.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,057.65 = 501.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,057.65 = 501.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,057.65 × 501.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 529,893.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,893.23/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.41

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