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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.72, 4,609.02 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.72, 4,609.02 and 764.24 is: 1,146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.72 : 4,609.02 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.72/4,609.02 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.72x = 4,609.02 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.72x = 3,522,397.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,397.44/3,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.35

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