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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.70, 1,148.57 and 458.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.70, 1,148.57 and 458.80 is: 687.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.70 : 1,148.57 = 458.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.70/1,148.57 = 458.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.70x = 1,148.57 × 458.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.70x = 526,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,963.92/766.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.31

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