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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.08, 1,143.14 and 455.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.08, 1,143.14 and 455.17 is: 681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.08 : 1,143.14 = 455.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.08/1,143.14 = 455.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.08x = 1,143.14 × 455.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.08x = 520,323.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,323.03/763.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.87

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