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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.68, 1,057.32 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.68, 1,057.32 and 500.88 is: 690.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.68 : 1,057.32 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.68/1,057.32 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.68x = 1,057.32 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.68x = 529,590.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,590.44/766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.76

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