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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.21, 1,142.37 and 664.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.21, 1,142.37 and 664.34 is: 995.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.21 : 1,142.37 = 664.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.21/1,142.37 = 664.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.21x = 1,142.37 × 664.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.21x = 758,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,916.37/762.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.68

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