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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.66, 1,144.56 and 648.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.66, 1,144.56 and 648.02 is: 969.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.66 : 1,144.56 = 648.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.66/1,144.56 = 648.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.66x = 1,144.56 × 648.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.66x = 741,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,697.77/764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.97

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