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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.96, 1,136.16 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.96, 1,136.16 and 500.64 is: 751.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.96 : 1,136.16 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.96/1,136.16 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.96x = 1,136.16 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.96x = 568,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,807.14/756.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.44

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