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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.06, 1,147.59 and 506.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.06, 1,147.59 and 506.69 is: 760.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.06 : 1,147.59 = 506.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.06/1,147.59 = 506.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.06x = 1,147.59 × 506.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.06x = 581,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,475.25/765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.04

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