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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.93, 1,147.07 and 418.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.93, 1,147.07 and 418.74 is: 627.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.93 : 1,147.07 = 418.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.93/1,147.07 = 418.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.93x = 1,147.07 × 418.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.93x = 480,324.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,324.09/765.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.11

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