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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.24, 1,141.76 and 646.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.24, 1,141.76 and 646.40 is: 968.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.24 : 1,141.76 = 646.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.24/1,141.76 = 646.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.24x = 1,141.76 × 646.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.24x = 738,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,033.66/762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.24

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