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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.65, 1,148.18 and 522.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.65, 1,148.18 and 522.25 is: 783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.65 : 1,148.18 = 522.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.65/1,148.18 = 522.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.65x = 1,148.18 × 522.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.65x = 599,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,631.52/765.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.16

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