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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,146.56 and 473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,146.56 and 473.52 is: 708.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,146.56 = 473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,146.56 = 473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,146.56 × 473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 542,919.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,919.09/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.65

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