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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,132.09 and 508.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,132.09 and 508.68 is: 763.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,132.09 = 508.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,132.09 = 508.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,132.09 × 508.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 575,871.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,871.40/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.86

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