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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.66, 1,141.56 and 646.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.66, 1,141.56 and 646.02 is: 966.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.66 : 1,141.56 = 646.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.66/1,141.56 = 646.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.66x = 1,141.56 × 646.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.66x = 737,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,470.59/762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.97

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