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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.33, 1,149.62 and 476.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.33, 1,149.62 and 476.97 is: 716.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.33 : 1,149.62 = 476.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.33/1,149.62 = 476.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.33x = 1,149.62 × 476.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.33x = 548,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,331.87/765.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.46

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