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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.33, 1,142.93 and 500.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.33, 1,142.93 and 500.51 is: 751.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.33 : 1,142.93 = 500.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.33/1,142.93 = 500.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.33x = 1,142.93 × 500.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.33x = 572,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,052.00/761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.39

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