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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.73, 1,144.62 and 648.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.73, 1,144.62 and 648.09 is: 970.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.73 : 1,144.62 = 648.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.73/1,144.62 = 648.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.73x = 1,144.62 × 648.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.73x = 741,816.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,816.78/764.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.04

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