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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,147.71 and 505.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,147.71 and 505.35 is: 757.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,147.71 = 505.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,147.71 = 505.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,147.71 × 505.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 579,986.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,986.98/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.02

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