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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.34, 1,149.42 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.34, 1,149.42 and 457.22 is: 685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.34 : 1,149.42 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.34/1,149.42 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.34x = 1,149.42 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.34x = 525,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,537.81/766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.78

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