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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,152.72 and 674.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,152.72 and 674.08 is: 1,016.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,152.72 = 674.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,152.72 = 674.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,152.72 × 674.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 777,025.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,025.50/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.73

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