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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,145.48 and 455.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,145.48 and 455.85 is: 683.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,145.48 = 455.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,145.48 = 455.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,145.48 × 455.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 522,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,164.78/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.78

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