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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.52, 1,147.42 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.52, 1,147.42 and 455.42 is: 684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.52 : 1,147.42 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.52/1,147.42 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.52x = 1,147.42 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.52x = 522,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,558.02/763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.41

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