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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.02, 1,142.20 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.02, 1,142.20 and 502.61 is: 752.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.02 : 1,142.20 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.02/1,142.20 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.02x = 1,142.20 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.02x = 574,076.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,076.06/763.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.37

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