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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.13, 1,149.20 and 458.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.13, 1,149.20 and 458.07 is: 687.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.13 : 1,149.20 = 458.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.13/1,149.20 = 458.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.13x = 1,149.20 × 458.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.13x = 526,413.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,413.19/766.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.11

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