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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.35, 1,149.53 and 522.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.35, 1,149.53 and 522.27 is: 783.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.35 : 1,149.53 = 522.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.35/1,149.53 = 522.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.35x = 1,149.53 × 522.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.35x = 600,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,365.03/766.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.41

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