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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.54, 1,147.26 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.54, 1,147.26 and 504.83 is: 757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.54 : 1,147.26 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.54/1,147.26 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.54x = 1,147.26 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.54x = 579,176.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,176.03/764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.55

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