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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.52, 1,149.30 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.52, 1,149.30 and 628.56 is: 944.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.52 : 1,149.30 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.52/1,149.30 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.52x = 1,149.30 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.52x = 722,404.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,404.01/764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.91

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