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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,145.14 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,145.14 and 520.02 is: 779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,145.14 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,145.14 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,145.14 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 595,494.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,494.40/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.20

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