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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.37, 1,146.62 and 417.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.37, 1,146.62 and 417.55 is: 626.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.37 : 1,146.62 = 417.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.37/1,146.62 = 417.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.37x = 1,146.62 × 417.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.37x = 478,771.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,771.18/764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.36

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