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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,149.24 and 506.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,149.24 and 506.70 is: 759.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,149.24 = 506.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,149.24 = 506.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,149.24 × 506.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 582,319.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,319.91/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.15

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