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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.86, 1,148.46 and 674.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.86, 1,148.46 and 674.32 is: 1,012.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.86 : 1,148.46 = 674.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.86/1,148.46 = 674.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.86x = 1,148.46 × 674.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.86x = 774,429.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,429.55/764.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.51

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