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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.32, 1,146.94 and 418.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.32, 1,146.94 and 418.13 is: 626.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.32 : 1,146.94 = 418.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.32/1,146.94 = 418.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.32x = 1,146.94 × 418.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.32x = 479,570.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,570.02/765.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.63

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