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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.20, 1,143.33 and 455.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.20, 1,143.33 and 455.30 is: 682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.20 : 1,143.33 = 455.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.20/1,143.33 = 455.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.20x = 1,143.33 × 455.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.20x = 520,555.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,555.01/763.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.07

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