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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.34, 1,146.49 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.34, 1,146.49 and 418.16 is: 626.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.34 : 1,146.49 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.34/1,146.49 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.34x = 1,146.49 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.34x = 479,418.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,418.08/765.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.41

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