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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.49, 1,143.19 and 628.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.49, 1,143.19 and 628.17 is: 940.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.49 : 1,143.19 = 628.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.49/1,143.19 = 628.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.49x = 1,143.19 × 628.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.49x = 718,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,114.52/763.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.57

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