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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.08, 1,144.96 and 507.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.08, 1,144.96 and 507.04 is: 759.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.08 : 1,144.96 = 507.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.08/1,144.96 = 507.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.08x = 1,144.96 × 507.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.08x = 580,540.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,540.52/764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.79

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