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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.09, 1,149.13 and 506.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.09, 1,149.13 and 506.30 is: 758.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.09 : 1,149.13 = 506.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.09/1,149.13 = 506.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.09x = 1,149.13 × 506.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.09x = 581,804.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,804.52/767.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.46

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