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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.48, 1,138.14 and 654.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.48, 1,138.14 and 654.96 is: 977.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.48 : 1,138.14 = 654.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.48/1,138.14 = 654.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.48x = 1,138.14 × 654.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.48x = 745,436.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,436.17/762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.65

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