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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.53, 1,143.96 and 456.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.53, 1,143.96 and 456.55 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.53 : 1,143.96 = 456.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.53/1,143.96 = 456.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.53x = 1,143.96 × 456.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.53x = 522,274.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,274.94/764.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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