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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.99, 1,143.93 and 628.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.99, 1,143.93 and 628.67 is: 941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.99 : 1,143.93 = 628.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.99/1,143.93 = 628.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.99x = 1,143.93 × 628.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.99x = 719,154.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,154.47/763.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.31

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