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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,144.80 and 626.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,144.80 and 626.40 is: 938.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,144.80 = 626.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,144.80 = 626.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,144.80 × 626.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 717,102.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,102.72/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.49

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