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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.32, 1,142.64 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.32, 1,142.64 and 500.58 is: 751.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.32 : 1,142.64 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.32/1,142.64 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.32x = 1,142.64 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.32x = 571,982.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,982.73/761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.31

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