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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.93, 1,147.76 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.93, 1,147.76 and 418.25 is: 627.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.93 : 1,147.76 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.93/1,147.76 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.93x = 1,147.76 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.93x = 480,050.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,050.76/764.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.57

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