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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.69, 1,144.09 and 502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.69, 1,144.09 and 502.06 is: 754.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.69 : 1,144.09 = 502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.69/1,144.09 = 502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.69x = 1,144.09 × 502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.69x = 574,401.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,401.83/761.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.12

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