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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.02, 1,143.04 and 503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.02, 1,143.04 and 503.68 is: 755.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.02 : 1,143.04 = 503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.02/1,143.04 = 503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.02x = 1,143.04 × 503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.02x = 575,726.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,726.39/762.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.53

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