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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.80, 1,142.70 and 505.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.80, 1,142.70 and 505.30 is: 757.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.80 : 1,142.70 = 505.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.80/1,142.70 = 505.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.80x = 1,142.70 × 505.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.80x = 577,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,406.31/761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.95

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