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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.75, 1,142.65 and 501.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.75, 1,142.65 and 501.96 is: 751.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.75 : 1,142.65 = 501.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.75/1,142.65 = 501.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.75x = 1,142.65 × 501.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.75x = 573,562.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,562.08/762.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.97

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