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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.71, 1,142.58 and 503.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.71, 1,142.58 and 503.36 is: 755.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.71 : 1,142.58 = 503.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.71/1,142.58 = 503.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.71x = 1,142.58 × 503.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.71x = 575,129.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,129.07/761.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.05

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