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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,143.80 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,143.80 and 502.74 is: 753.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,143.80 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,143.80 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,143.80 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 575,034.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,034.01/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.14

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