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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.57, 1,146.66 and 435.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.57, 1,146.66 and 435.75 is: 652.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.57 : 1,146.66 = 435.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.57/1,146.66 = 435.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.57x = 1,146.66 × 435.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.57x = 499,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,657.10/765.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.66

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