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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.78, 1,145.61 and 503.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.78, 1,145.61 and 503.96 is: 754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.78 : 1,145.61 = 503.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.78/1,145.61 = 503.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.78x = 1,145.61 × 503.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.78x = 577,335.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,335.89/764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.91

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