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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.43, 1,145.54 and 455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.43, 1,145.54 and 455.88 is: 684.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.43 : 1,145.54 = 455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.43/1,145.54 = 455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.43x = 1,145.54 × 455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.43x = 522,227.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,227.77/763.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.06

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