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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.80, 1,140.36 and 500.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.80, 1,140.36 and 500.97 is: 750.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.80 : 1,140.36 = 500.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.80/1,140.36 = 500.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.80x = 1,140.36 × 500.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.80x = 571,289.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,289.00/760.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.91

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