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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.33, 1,147.43 and 504.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.33, 1,147.43 and 504.55 is: 757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.33 : 1,147.43 = 504.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.33/1,147.43 = 504.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.33x = 1,147.43 × 504.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.33x = 578,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,938.50/764.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.45

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