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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.50, 1,144.16 and 608.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.50, 1,144.16 and 608.72 is: 912.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.50 : 1,144.16 = 608.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.50/1,144.16 = 608.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.50x = 1,144.16 × 608.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.50x = 696,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,473.08/763.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.21

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