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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.68, 1,150.08 and 506.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.68, 1,150.08 and 506.08 is: 760.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.68 : 1,150.08 = 506.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.68/1,150.08 = 506.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.68x = 1,150.08 × 506.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.68x = 582,032.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,032.49/765.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.15

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