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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.02, 1,151.19 and 457.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.02, 1,151.19 and 457.95 is: 688.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.02 : 1,151.19 = 457.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.02/1,151.19 = 457.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.02x = 1,151.19 × 457.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.02x = 527,187.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,187.46/766.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.22

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