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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.91, 1,149.43 and 419.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.91, 1,149.43 and 419.18 is: 629.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.91 : 1,149.43 = 419.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.91/1,149.43 = 419.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.91x = 1,149.43 × 419.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.91x = 481,811.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,811.47/765.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.07

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