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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,145.62 and 417.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,145.62 and 417.15 is: 625.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,145.62 = 417.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,145.62 = 417.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,145.62 × 417.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 477,895.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,895.38/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.44

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