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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,054.56 and 646.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,054.56 and 646.91 is: 892.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,054.56 = 646.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,054.56 = 646.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,054.56 × 646.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 682,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,200.14/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.14

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