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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.08, 1,146.66 and 520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.08, 1,146.66 and 520.84 is: 781.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.08 : 1,146.66 = 520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.08/1,146.66 = 520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.08x = 1,146.66 × 520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.08x = 597,226.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,226.39/764.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.63

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