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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.51, 1,145.30 and 456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.51, 1,145.30 and 456.61 is: 684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.51 : 1,145.30 = 456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.51/1,145.30 = 456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.51x = 1,145.30 × 456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.51x = 522,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,954.58/764.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.04

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