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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.81, 1,150.22 and 508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.81, 1,150.22 and 508.45 is: 762.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.81 : 1,150.22 = 508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.81/1,150.22 = 508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.81x = 1,150.22 × 508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.81x = 584,829.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,829.36/766.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.68

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