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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.72, 1,054.64 and 676.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.72, 1,054.64 and 676.28 is: 932.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.72 : 1,054.64 = 676.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.72/1,054.64 = 676.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.72x = 1,054.64 × 676.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.72x = 713,231.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,231.94/764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.67

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