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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.63, 1,148.00 and 611.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.63, 1,148.00 and 611.22 is: 918.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.63 : 1,148.00 = 611.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.63/1,148.00 = 611.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.63x = 1,148.00 × 611.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.63x = 701,680.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,680.30/763.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.88

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