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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.30, 1,149.57 and 458.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.30, 1,149.57 and 458.50 is: 687.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.30 : 1,149.57 = 458.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.30/1,149.57 = 458.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.30x = 1,149.57 × 458.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.30x = 527,077.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,077.85/766.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.82

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