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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.85, 1,145.91 and 520.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.85, 1,145.91 and 520.50 is: 779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.85 : 1,145.91 = 520.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.85/1,145.91 = 520.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.85x = 1,145.91 × 520.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.85x = 596,446.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,446.16/764.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.82

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