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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.16, 1,147.80 and 524.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.16, 1,147.80 and 524.08 is: 786.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.16 : 1,147.80 = 524.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.16/1,147.80 = 524.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.16x = 1,147.80 × 524.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.16x = 601,539.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,539.02/765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.16

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