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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.18, 1,144.21 and 628.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.18, 1,144.21 and 628.86 is: 941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.18 : 1,144.21 = 628.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.18/1,144.21 = 628.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.18x = 1,144.21 × 628.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.18x = 719,547.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,547.90/764.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.59

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