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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.62, 1,147.95 and 521.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.62, 1,147.95 and 521.40 is: 781.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.62 : 1,147.95 = 521.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.62/1,147.95 = 521.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.62x = 1,147.95 × 521.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.62x = 598,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,541.13/765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.77

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