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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.01, 1,145.79 and 520.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.01, 1,145.79 and 520.38 is: 780.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.01 : 1,145.79 = 520.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.01/1,145.79 = 520.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.01x = 1,145.79 × 520.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.01x = 596,246.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,246.20/764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.42

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