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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.99, 1,148.16 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.99, 1,148.16 and 418.64 is: 628.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.99 : 1,148.16 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.99/1,148.16 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.99x = 1,148.16 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.99x = 480,657.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,657.87/764.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.32

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