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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.02, 1,148.19 and 455.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.02, 1,148.19 and 455.95 is: 685.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.02 : 1,148.19 = 455.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.02/1,148.19 = 455.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.02x = 1,148.19 × 455.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.02x = 523,517.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,517.23/764.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.21

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