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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.71, 1,141.61 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.71, 1,141.61 and 502.08 is: 751.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.71 : 1,141.61 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.71/1,141.61 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.71x = 1,141.61 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.71x = 573,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,177.04/762.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.51

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