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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.73, 1,148.16 and 626.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.73, 1,148.16 and 626.52 is: 940.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.73 : 1,148.16 = 626.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.73/1,148.16 = 626.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.73x = 1,148.16 × 626.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.73x = 719,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,345.20/764.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.65

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