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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.01, 1,148.10 and 504.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.01, 1,148.10 and 504.93 is: 757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.01 : 1,148.10 = 504.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.01/1,148.10 = 504.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.01x = 1,148.10 × 504.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.01x = 579,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,706.70/765.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.77

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