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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.57, 1,148.16 and 436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.57, 1,148.16 and 436.75 is: 654.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.57 : 1,148.16 = 436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.57/1,148.16 = 436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.57x = 1,148.16 × 436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.57x = 501,458.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,458.88/766.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.16

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