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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.50, 1,148.63 and 418.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.50, 1,148.63 and 418.82 is: 628.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.50 : 1,148.63 = 418.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.50/1,148.63 = 418.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.50x = 1,148.63 × 418.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.50x = 481,061.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,061.38/765.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.43

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