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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.20, 1,148.04 and 477.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.20, 1,148.04 and 477.03 is: 714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.20 : 1,148.04 = 477.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.20/1,148.04 = 477.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.20x = 1,148.04 × 477.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.20x = 547,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,649.52/766.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.76

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