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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.14, 1,149.36 and 458.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.14, 1,149.36 and 458.08 is: 686.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.14 : 1,149.36 = 458.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.14/1,149.36 = 458.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.14x = 1,149.36 × 458.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.14x = 526,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,498.83/767.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.31

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