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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.59, 1,140.13 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.59, 1,140.13 and 501.09 is: 750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.59 : 1,140.13 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.59/1,140.13 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.59x = 1,140.13 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.59x = 571,307.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,307.74/761.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.15

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