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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.90, 1,147.90 and 604.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.90, 1,147.90 and 604.90 is: 905.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.90 : 1,147.90 = 604.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.90/1,147.90 = 604.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.90x = 1,147.90 × 604.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.90x = 694,364.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,364.71/766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.42

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