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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.56, 1,141.47 and 501.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.56, 1,141.47 and 501.53 is: 751.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.56 : 1,141.47 = 501.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.56/1,141.47 = 501.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.56x = 1,141.47 × 501.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.56x = 572,475.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,475.74/761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.72

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