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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.06, 1,143.90 and 641.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.06, 1,143.90 and 641.64 is: 963.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.06 : 1,143.90 = 641.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.06/1,143.90 = 641.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.06x = 1,143.90 × 641.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.06x = 733,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,972.00/762.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.14

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