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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.74, 1,143.56 and 616.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.74, 1,143.56 and 616.67 is: 924.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.74 : 1,143.56 = 616.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.74/1,143.56 = 616.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.74x = 1,143.56 × 616.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.74x = 705,190.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,190.34/762.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.55

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