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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.64, 1,146.24 and 643.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.64, 1,146.24 and 643.14 is: 964.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.64 : 1,146.24 = 643.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.64/1,146.24 = 643.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.64x = 1,146.24 × 643.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.64x = 737,192.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,192.79/764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.10

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