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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.89, 1,139.85 and 501.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.89, 1,139.85 and 501.55 is: 752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.89 : 1,139.85 = 501.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.89/1,139.85 = 501.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.89x = 1,139.85 × 501.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.89x = 571,688.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,688.92/759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.33

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