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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.68, 1,144.07 and 672

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.68, 1,144.07 and 672 is: 1,008.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.68 : 1,144.07 = 672 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.68/1,144.07 = 672/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.68x = 1,144.07 × 672
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.68x = 768,811.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,811.68/762.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.05

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