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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.33, 1,141.63 and 501.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.33, 1,141.63 and 501.32 is: 751.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.33 : 1,141.63 = 501.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.33/1,141.63 = 501.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.33x = 1,141.63 × 501.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.33x = 572,321.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,321.95/761.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.74

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