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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.73, 1,146.66 and 625.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.73, 1,146.66 and 625.52 is: 939.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.73 : 1,146.66 = 625.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.73/1,146.66 = 625.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.73x = 1,146.66 × 625.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.73x = 717,255.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,255.64/763.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.15

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