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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.64, 1,146.96 and 504.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.64, 1,146.96 and 504.85 is: 756.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.64 : 1,146.96 = 504.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.64/1,146.96 = 504.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.64x = 1,146.96 × 504.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.64x = 579,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,037.82/765.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.28

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