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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,147.07 and 505.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,147.07 and 505.08 is: 757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,147.07 = 505.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,147.07 = 505.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,147.07 × 505.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 579,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,363.38/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.75

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