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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.15, 1,144.97 and 455.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.15, 1,144.97 and 455.35 is: 683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.15 : 1,144.97 = 455.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.15/1,144.97 = 455.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.15x = 1,144.97 × 455.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.15x = 521,359.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,359.81/763.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.17

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