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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,147.99 and 522.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,147.99 and 522.19 is: 783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,147.99 = 522.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,147.99 = 522.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,147.99 × 522.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 599,468.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,468.90/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.01

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