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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.08, 1,147.65 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.08, 1,147.65 and 506.74 is: 760.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.08 : 1,147.65 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.08/1,147.65 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.08x = 1,147.65 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.08x = 581,560.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,560.16/765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.13

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