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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.28, 1,147.72 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.28, 1,147.72 and 418.24 is: 627.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.28 : 1,147.72 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.28/1,147.72 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.28x = 1,147.72 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.28x = 480,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,022.41/765.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.25

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