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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.74, 1,143.91 and 500.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.74, 1,143.91 and 500.58 is: 749.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.74 : 1,143.91 = 500.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.74/1,143.91 = 500.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.74x = 1,143.91 × 500.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.74x = 572,612.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,612.75/763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.75

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