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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.62, 1,146.45 and 520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.62, 1,146.45 and 520.40 is: 780.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.62 : 1,146.45 = 520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.62/1,146.45 = 520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.62x = 1,146.45 × 520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.62x = 596,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,612.58/764.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.27

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