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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.01, 1,142.51 and 501.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.01, 1,142.51 and 501.69 is: 752.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.01 : 1,142.51 = 501.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.01/1,142.51 = 501.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.01x = 1,142.51 × 501.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.01x = 573,187.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,187.62/762.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.21

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