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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.64, 1,144.40 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.64, 1,144.40 and 503.24 is: 754.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.64 : 1,144.40 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.64/1,144.40 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.64x = 1,144.40 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.64x = 575,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,907.86/763.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.17

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