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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.55, 1,146.81 and 517.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.55, 1,146.81 and 517.87 is: 776.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.55 : 1,146.81 = 517.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.55/1,146.81 = 517.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.55x = 1,146.81 × 517.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.55x = 593,898.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,898.49/764.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.79

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