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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,146.38 and 417.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,146.38 and 417.65 is: 626.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,146.38 = 417.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,146.38 = 417.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,146.38 × 417.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 478,777.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,777.79/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.18

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