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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.97, 1,146.24 and 456.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.97, 1,146.24 and 456.09 is: 683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.97 : 1,146.24 = 456.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.97/1,146.24 = 456.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.97x = 1,146.24 × 456.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.97x = 522,788.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,788.60/764.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.41

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