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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.59, 1,147.62 and 506.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.59, 1,147.62 and 506.10 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.59 : 1,147.62 = 506.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.59/1,147.62 = 506.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.59x = 1,147.62 × 506.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.59x = 580,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,810.48/766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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