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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.15, 1,138.73 and 500.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.15, 1,138.73 and 500.81 is: 751.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.15 : 1,138.73 = 500.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.15/1,138.73 = 500.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.15x = 1,138.73 × 500.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.15x = 570,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,279.17/759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.21

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