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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.01, 1,146.36 and 417.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.01, 1,146.36 and 417.33 is: 626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.01 : 1,146.36 = 417.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.01/1,146.36 = 417.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.01x = 1,146.36 × 417.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.01x = 478,410.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,410.42/764.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.18

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