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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.59, 1,146.66 and 724.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.59, 1,146.66 and 724.62 is: 1,088.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.59 : 1,146.66 = 724.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.59/1,146.66 = 724.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.59x = 1,146.66 × 724.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.59x = 830,892.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,892.77/763.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,088.14

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