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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.93, 1,059.13 and 502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.93, 1,059.13 and 502.36 is: 692.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.93 : 1,059.13 = 502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.93/1,059.13 = 502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.93x = 1,059.13 × 502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.93x = 532,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,064.55/767.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.86

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