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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.45, 1,141.37 and 501.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.45, 1,141.37 and 501.71 is: 752.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.45 : 1,141.37 = 501.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.45/1,141.37 = 501.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.45x = 1,141.37 × 501.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.45x = 572,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,634.23/761.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.03

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