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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.07, 1,147.41 and 436.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.07, 1,147.41 and 436.25 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.07 : 1,147.41 = 436.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.07/1,147.41 = 436.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.07x = 1,147.41 × 436.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.07x = 500,557.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,557.61/766.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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