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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,149.84 and 520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,149.84 and 520 is: 779.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,149.84 = 520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,149.84 = 520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,149.84 × 520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 597,916.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,916.80/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.19

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