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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.45, 1,146.94 and 613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.45, 1,146.94 and 613.36 is: 917.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.45 : 1,146.94 = 613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.45/1,146.94 = 613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.45x = 1,146.94 × 613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.45x = 703,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,487.12/766.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.85

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