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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.95, 1,140.62 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.95, 1,140.62 and 501.21 is: 751.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.95 : 1,140.62 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.95/1,140.62 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.95x = 1,140.62 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.95x = 571,687.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,687.64/760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.28

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