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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766, 1,149 and 424

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766, 1,149 and 424 is: 636

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766 : 1,149 = 424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766/1,149 = 424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766x = 1,149 × 424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766x = 487,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,176/766
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636

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