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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.34, 1,147.89 and 619.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.34, 1,147.89 and 619.46 is: 927.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.34 : 1,147.89 = 619.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.34/1,147.89 = 619.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.34x = 1,147.89 × 619.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.34x = 711,071.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,071.94/766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.88

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