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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,147.32 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,147.32 and 456.96 is: 685.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,147.32 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,147.32 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,147.32 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 524,279.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,279.35/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.22

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