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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,147.03 and 505.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,147.03 and 505.71 is: 755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,147.03 = 505.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,147.03 = 505.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,147.03 × 505.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 580,063.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,063.28/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.41

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