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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.58, 1,142.39 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.58, 1,142.39 and 503.24 is: 754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.58 : 1,142.39 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.58/1,142.39 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.58x = 1,142.39 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.58x = 574,891.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,891.89/761.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.87

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