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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.98, 1,149.33 and 419.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.98, 1,149.33 and 419.66 is: 629.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.98 : 1,149.33 = 419.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.98/1,149.33 = 419.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.98x = 1,149.33 × 419.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.98x = 482,327.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,327.83/765.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.69

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