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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.32, 1,142.55 and 502.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.32, 1,142.55 and 502.77 is: 752.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.32 : 1,142.55 = 502.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.32/1,142.55 = 502.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.32x = 1,142.55 × 502.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.32x = 574,439.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,439.86/763.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.55

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