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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.02, 1,146.04 and 505.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.02, 1,146.04 and 505.68 is: 758.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.02 : 1,146.04 = 505.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.02/1,146.04 = 505.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.02x = 1,146.04 × 505.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.02x = 579,529.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,529.51/764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.53

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