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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,150.53 and 459.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,150.53 and 459.90 is: 690.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,150.53 = 459.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,150.53 = 459.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,150.53 × 459.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 529,128.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,128.75/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.64

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