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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.22, 1,051.20 and 644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.22, 1,051.20 and 644.74 is: 889.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.22 : 1,051.20 = 644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.22/1,051.20 = 644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.22x = 1,051.20 × 644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.22x = 677,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,750.69/762.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.18

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