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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.06, 1,144.59 and 504.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.06, 1,144.59 and 504.69 is: 757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.06 : 1,144.59 = 504.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.06/1,144.59 = 504.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.06x = 1,144.59 × 504.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.06x = 577,663.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,663.13/763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.04

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