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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.61, 1,146.45 and 504.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.61, 1,146.45 and 504.73 is: 756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.61 : 1,146.45 = 504.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.61/1,146.45 = 504.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.61x = 1,146.45 × 504.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.61x = 578,651.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,651.03/764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.80

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