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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.56, 1,149.54 and 629.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.56, 1,149.54 and 629.48 is: 945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.56 : 1,149.54 = 629.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.56/1,149.54 = 629.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.56x = 1,149.54 × 629.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.56x = 723,612.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,612.44/765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.21

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