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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.68, 1,147.10 and 504.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.68, 1,147.10 and 504.06 is: 757.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.68 : 1,147.10 = 504.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.68/1,147.10 = 504.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.68x = 1,147.10 × 504.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.68x = 578,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,207.23/763.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.13

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