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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,143.60 and 608.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,143.60 and 608.64 is: 911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,143.60 = 608.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,143.60 = 608.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,143.60 × 608.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 696,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,040.70/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.34

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