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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.16, 1,142.76 and 501.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.16, 1,142.76 and 501.88 is: 752.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.16 : 1,142.76 = 501.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.16/1,142.76 = 501.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.16x = 1,142.76 × 501.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.16x = 573,528.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,528.39/762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.50

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