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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.93, 1,144.44 and 672.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.93, 1,144.44 and 672.25 is: 1,008.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.93 : 1,144.44 = 672.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.93/1,144.44 = 672.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.93x = 1,144.44 × 672.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.93x = 769,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,349.79/762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.42

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