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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.74, 1,146.55 and 418.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.74, 1,146.55 and 418.22 is: 627.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.74 : 1,146.55 = 418.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.74/1,146.55 = 418.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.74x = 1,146.55 × 418.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.74x = 479,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,510.14/764.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.02

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