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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.09, 1,151.81 and 523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.09, 1,151.81 and 523.14 is: 787.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.09 : 1,151.81 = 523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.09/1,151.81 = 523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.09x = 1,151.81 × 523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.09x = 602,557.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,557.88/765.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.56

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