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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.18, 1,148.91 and 619.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.18, 1,148.91 and 619.57 is: 929.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.18 : 1,148.91 = 619.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.18/1,148.91 = 619.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.18x = 1,148.91 × 619.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.18x = 711,830.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,830.17/766.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.06

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