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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.51, 1,143.26 and 501.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.51, 1,143.26 and 501.72 is: 752.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.51 : 1,143.26 = 501.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.51/1,143.26 = 501.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.51x = 1,143.26 × 501.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.51x = 573,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,594.31/762.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.25

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