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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.89, 1,147.01 and 521.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.89, 1,147.01 and 521.67 is: 781.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.89 : 1,147.01 = 521.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.89/1,147.01 = 521.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.89x = 1,147.01 × 521.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.89x = 598,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,358.10/765.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.26

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