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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,144.80 and 619.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,144.80 and 619.28 is: 927.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,144.80 = 619.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,144.80 = 619.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,144.80 × 619.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 708,951.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,951.74/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.66

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