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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.08, 1,148.16 and 521.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.08, 1,148.16 and 521.84 is: 783.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.08 : 1,148.16 = 521.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.08/1,148.16 = 521.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.08x = 1,148.16 × 521.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.08x = 599,155.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,155.81/765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.13

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