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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.54, 1,147.62 and 621.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.54, 1,147.62 and 621.98 is: 933.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.54 : 1,147.62 = 621.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.54/1,147.62 = 621.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.54x = 1,147.62 × 621.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.54x = 713,796.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,796.69/764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.63

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