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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.43, 1,146.32 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.43, 1,146.32 and 418.25 is: 626.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.43 : 1,146.32 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.43/1,146.32 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.43x = 1,146.32 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.43x = 479,440.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,440.52/765.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.37

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