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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.46, 1,147.20 and 506.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.46, 1,147.20 and 506.66 is: 758.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.46 : 1,147.20 = 506.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.46/1,147.20 = 506.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.46x = 1,147.20 × 506.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.46x = 581,240.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,240.35/766.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.34

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