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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,059.33 and 502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,059.33 and 502.52 is: 693.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,059.33 = 502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,059.33 = 502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,059.33 × 502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 532,329.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,329.21/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.20

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