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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.84, 1,148.10 and 476.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.84, 1,148.10 and 476.64 is: 714.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.84 : 1,148.10 = 476.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.84/1,148.10 = 476.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.84x = 1,148.10 × 476.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.84x = 547,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,230.38/765.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.55

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