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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.45, 1,146.22 and 417.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.45, 1,146.22 and 417.31 is: 625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.45 : 1,146.22 = 417.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.45/1,146.22 = 417.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.45x = 1,146.22 × 417.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.45x = 478,323.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,323.01/764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.71

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