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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,144.02 and 520.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,144.02 and 520.76 is: 780.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,144.02 = 520.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,144.02 = 520.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,144.02 × 520.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 595,759.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,759.86/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.04

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