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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,147.92 and 629.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,147.92 and 629.12 is: 942.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,147.92 = 629.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,147.92 = 629.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,147.92 × 629.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 722,179.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,179.43/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.30

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