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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.84, 1,149.60 and 477.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.84, 1,149.60 and 477.64 is: 716.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.84 : 1,149.60 = 477.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.84/1,149.60 = 477.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.84x = 1,149.60 × 477.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.84x = 549,094.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,094.94/766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.05

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