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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.33, 1,140.13 and 500.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.33, 1,140.13 and 500.32 is: 750.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.33 : 1,140.13 = 500.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.33/1,140.13 = 500.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.33x = 1,140.13 × 500.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.33x = 570,429.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,429.84/760.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.24

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