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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.01, 1,144.69 and 516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.01, 1,144.69 and 516.67 is: 774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.01 : 1,144.69 = 516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.01/1,144.69 = 516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.01x = 1,144.69 × 516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.01x = 591,426.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,426.98/764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.11

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