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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.65, 1,059.56 and 502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.65, 1,059.56 and 502.43 is: 693.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.65 : 1,059.56 = 502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.65/1,059.56 = 502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.65x = 1,059.56 × 502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.65x = 532,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,354.73/767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.49

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