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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.95, 1,148.40 and 457.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.95, 1,148.40 and 457.35 is: 684.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.95 : 1,148.40 = 457.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.95/1,148.40 = 457.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.95x = 1,148.40 × 457.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.95x = 525,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,220.74/766.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.82

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