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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,147.44 and 676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,147.44 and 676.92 is: 1,015.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,147.44 = 676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,147.44 = 676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,147.44 × 676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 776,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,725.08/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.96

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