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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.82, 1,144.89 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.82, 1,144.89 and 502.08 is: 753.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.82 : 1,144.89 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.82/1,144.89 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.82x = 1,144.89 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.82x = 574,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,826.37/762.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.55

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