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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.15, 1,147.97 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.15, 1,147.97 and 457.35 is: 686.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.15 : 1,147.97 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.15/1,147.97 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.15x = 1,147.97 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.15x = 525,021.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,021.79/765.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.17

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