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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.41, 1,146.38 and 520.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.41, 1,146.38 and 520.17 is: 778.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.41 : 1,146.38 = 520.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.41/1,146.38 = 520.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.41x = 1,146.38 × 520.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.41x = 596,309.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,309.88/766.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.06

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