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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,144.65 and 504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,144.65 and 504.74 is: 757.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,144.65 = 504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,144.65 = 504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,144.65 × 504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 577,744.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,744.92/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.12

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