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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.16, 1,148.18 and 419.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.16, 1,148.18 and 419.07 is: 628.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.16 : 1,148.18 = 419.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.16/1,148.18 = 419.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.16x = 1,148.18 × 419.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.16x = 481,170.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,170.00/766.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.03

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