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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,147.88 and 714.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,147.88 and 714.49 is: 1,072.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,147.88 = 714.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,147.88 = 714.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,147.88 × 714.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 820,142.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,142.34/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.53

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