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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.91, 1,149.30 and 506.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.91, 1,149.30 and 506.49 is: 759.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.91 : 1,149.30 = 506.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.91/1,149.30 = 506.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.91x = 1,149.30 × 506.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.91x = 582,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,108.96/766.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.04

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