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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.46, 1,145.60 and 417.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.46, 1,145.60 and 417.04 is: 624.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.46 : 1,145.60 = 417.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.46/1,145.60 = 417.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.46x = 1,145.60 × 417.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.46x = 477,761.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,761.02/764.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.97

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