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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.62, 1,135.77 and 501.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.62, 1,135.77 and 501.58 is: 750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.62 : 1,135.77 = 501.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.62/1,135.77 = 501.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.62x = 1,135.77 × 501.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.62x = 569,679.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,679.52/758.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.94

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