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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.38, 1,150.65 and 522.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.38, 1,150.65 and 522.30 is: 784.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.38 : 1,150.65 = 522.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.38/1,150.65 = 522.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.38x = 1,150.65 × 522.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.38x = 600,984.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,984.50/766.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.19

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