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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.56, 1,136.19 and 646.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.56, 1,136.19 and 646.84 is: 965.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.56 : 1,136.19 = 646.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.56/1,136.19 = 646.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.56x = 1,136.19 × 646.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.56x = 734,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,933.14/761.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.04

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