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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,145.61 and 475.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,145.61 and 475.74 is: 712.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,145.61 = 475.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,145.61 = 475.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,145.61 × 475.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 545,012.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,012.50/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.52

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