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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.25, 1,142.34 and 500.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.25, 1,142.34 and 500.64 is: 751.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.25 : 1,142.34 = 500.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.25/1,142.34 = 500.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.25x = 1,142.34 × 500.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.25x = 571,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,894.94/761.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.25

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