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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.76, 1,148.18 and 627.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.76, 1,148.18 and 627.82 is: 943.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.76 : 1,148.18 = 627.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.76/1,148.18 = 627.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.76x = 1,148.18 × 627.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.76x = 720,844.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,844.36/763.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.81

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