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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.10, 1,146.27 and 520.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.10, 1,146.27 and 520.75 is: 780.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.10 : 1,146.27 = 520.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.10/1,146.27 = 520.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.10x = 1,146.27 × 520.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.10x = 596,920.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,920.10/765.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.19

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