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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,147.86 and 457.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,147.86 and 457.68 is: 686.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,147.86 = 457.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,147.86 = 457.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,147.86 × 457.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 525,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,352.56/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.14

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