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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,149.02 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,149.02 and 504.83 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,149.02 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,149.02 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,149.02 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 580,059.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,059.77/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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