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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.36, 1,147.86 and 619.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.36, 1,147.86 and 619.48 is: 927.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.36 : 1,147.86 = 619.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.36/1,147.86 = 619.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.36x = 1,147.86 × 619.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.36x = 711,076.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,076.31/766.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.86

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