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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.40, 1,146.60 and 472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.40, 1,146.60 and 472.80 is: 709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.40 : 1,146.60 = 472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.40/1,146.60 = 472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.40x = 1,146.60 × 472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.40x = 542,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,112.48/764.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.20

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