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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,143.51 and 502.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,143.51 and 502.38 is: 753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,143.51 = 502.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,143.51 = 502.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,143.51 × 502.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 574,476.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,476.55/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.25

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