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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,146.30 and 644.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,146.30 and 644.20 is: 966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,146.30 = 644.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,146.30 = 644.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,146.30 × 644.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 738,446.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,446.46/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.30

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