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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.83, 1,145.95 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.83, 1,145.95 and 504.33 is: 756.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.83 : 1,145.95 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.83/1,145.95 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.83x = 1,145.95 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.83x = 577,931.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,931.41/763.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.62

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