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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.31, 1,148.61 and 503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.31, 1,148.61 and 503.27 is: 754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.31 : 1,148.61 = 503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.31/1,148.61 = 503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.31x = 1,148.61 × 503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.31x = 578,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,060.95/766.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.34

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