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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.59, 1,148.50 and 506.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.59, 1,148.50 and 506.26 is: 758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.59 : 1,148.50 = 506.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.59/1,148.50 = 506.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.59x = 1,148.50 × 506.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.59x = 581,439.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,439.61/766.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.48

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