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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.12, 1,148.40 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.12, 1,148.40 and 477.12 is: 716.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.12 : 1,148.40 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.12/1,148.40 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.12x = 1,148.40 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.12x = 547,924.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,924.61/765.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.13

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