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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.40, 1,152.12 and 630.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.40, 1,152.12 and 630.44 is: 947.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.40 : 1,152.12 = 630.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.40/1,152.12 = 630.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.40x = 1,152.12 × 630.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.40x = 726,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,342.53/766.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.73

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