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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.94, 1,146.58 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.94, 1,146.58 and 503.21 is: 755.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.94 : 1,146.58 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.94/1,146.58 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.94x = 1,146.58 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.94x = 576,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,963.53/763.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.25

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