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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.78, 1,142.83 and 455.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.78, 1,142.83 and 455.80 is: 682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.78 : 1,142.83 = 455.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.78/1,142.83 = 455.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.78x = 1,142.83 × 455.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.78x = 520,901.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,901.91/763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.01

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