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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.19, 1,144.05 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.19, 1,144.05 and 632.04 is: 949.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.19 : 1,144.05 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.19/1,144.05 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.19x = 1,144.05 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.19x = 723,085.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,085.36/761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.94

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