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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.20, 1,146.33 and 457.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.20, 1,146.33 and 457.30 is: 685.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.20 : 1,146.33 = 457.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.20/1,146.33 = 457.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.20x = 1,146.33 × 457.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.20x = 524,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,214.42/765.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.07

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