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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.19, 1,148.10 and 457.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.19, 1,148.10 and 457.21 is: 686.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.19 : 1,148.10 = 457.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.19/1,148.10 = 457.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.19x = 1,148.10 × 457.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.19x = 524,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,922.80/765.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.00

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