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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,148.90 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,148.90 and 459.02 is: 687.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,148.90 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,148.90 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,148.90 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 527,368.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,368.08/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.64

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