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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.11, 1,140.74 and 500.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.11, 1,140.74 and 500.03 is: 750.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.11 : 1,140.74 = 500.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.11/1,140.74 = 500.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.11x = 1,140.74 × 500.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.11x = 570,404.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,404.22/760.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.42

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