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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,149.84 and 477.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,149.84 and 477.48 is: 715.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,149.84 = 477.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,149.84 = 477.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,149.84 × 477.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 549,025.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,025.60/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715.88

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