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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.83, 1,146.64 and 468.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.83, 1,146.64 and 468.78 is: 702.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.83 : 1,146.64 = 468.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.83/1,146.64 = 468.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.83x = 1,146.64 × 468.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.83x = 537,521.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,521.90/764.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.80

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