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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.54, 1,149.15 and 622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.54, 1,149.15 and 622.98 is: 935.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.54 : 1,149.15 = 622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.54/1,149.15 = 622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.54x = 1,149.15 × 622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.54x = 715,897.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,897.47/765.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.15

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