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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.44, 1,142.70 and 503.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.44, 1,142.70 and 503.66 is: 753.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.44 : 1,142.70 = 503.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.44/1,142.70 = 503.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.44x = 1,142.70 × 503.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.44x = 575,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,532.28/763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.87

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