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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.81, 1,145.72 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.81, 1,145.72 and 505.44 is: 758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.81 : 1,145.72 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.81/1,145.72 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.81x = 1,145.72 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.81x = 579,093.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,093.05/763.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.16

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