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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.80, 1,141.86 and 501.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.80, 1,141.86 and 501.97 is: 752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.80 : 1,141.86 = 501.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.80/1,141.86 = 501.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.80x = 1,141.86 × 501.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.80x = 573,179.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,179.46/761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.40

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