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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.06, 1,148.27 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.06, 1,148.27 and 504.33 is: 756.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.06 : 1,148.27 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.06/1,148.27 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.06x = 1,148.27 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.06x = 579,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,104.49/765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.94

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