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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.93, 1,148.57 and 419.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.93, 1,148.57 and 419.74 is: 628.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.93 : 1,148.57 = 419.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.93/1,148.57 = 419.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.93x = 1,148.57 × 419.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.93x = 482,100.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,100.77/766.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.61

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