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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.16, 1,148.06 and 476.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.16, 1,148.06 and 476.68 is: 715.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.16 : 1,148.06 = 476.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.16/1,148.06 = 476.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.16x = 1,148.06 × 476.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.16x = 547,257.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,257.24/765.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.22

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