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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.74, 1,148.05 and 619.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.74, 1,148.05 and 619.67 is: 929.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.74 : 1,148.05 = 619.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.74/1,148.05 = 619.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.74x = 1,148.05 × 619.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.74x = 711,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,412.14/765.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.05

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