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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.76, 1,146.18 and 476.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.76, 1,146.18 and 476.28 is: 713.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.76 : 1,146.18 = 476.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.76/1,146.18 = 476.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.76x = 1,146.18 × 476.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.76x = 545,902.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,902.61/764.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.82

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