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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.60, 1,140.90 and 500.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.60, 1,140.90 and 500.95 is: 751.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.60 : 1,140.90 = 500.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.60/1,140.90 = 500.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.60x = 1,140.90 × 500.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.60x = 571,533.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,533.86/760.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.43

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