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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.89, 1,142.86 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.89, 1,142.86 and 502.11 is: 752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.89 : 1,142.86 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.89/1,142.86 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.89x = 1,142.86 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.89x = 573,835.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,835.72/762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.19

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