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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.69, 1,148.10 and 522.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.69, 1,148.10 and 522.51 is: 783.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.69 : 1,148.10 = 522.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.69/1,148.10 = 522.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.69x = 1,148.10 × 522.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.69x = 599,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,893.73/765.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.47

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