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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.95, 1,143.61 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.95, 1,143.61 and 503.21 is: 754.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.95 : 1,143.61 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.95/1,143.61 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.95x = 1,143.61 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.95x = 575,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,475.99/762.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.28

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