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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.90, 1,141.35 and 502.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.90, 1,141.35 and 502.55 is: 753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.90 : 1,141.35 = 502.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.90/1,141.35 = 502.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.90x = 1,141.35 × 502.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.90x = 573,585.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,585.44/760.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.83

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