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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.50, 1,147.05 and 458.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.50, 1,147.05 and 458.52 is: 686.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.50 : 1,147.05 = 458.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.50/1,147.05 = 458.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.50x = 1,147.05 × 458.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.50x = 525,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,945.37/766.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.16

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