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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.98, 1,145.20 and 520.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.98, 1,145.20 and 520.62 is: 780.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.98 : 1,145.20 = 520.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.98/1,145.20 = 520.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.98x = 1,145.20 × 520.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.98x = 596,214.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,214.02/763.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.41

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