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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.86, 1,149.42 and 630.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.86, 1,149.42 and 630.18 is: 944.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.86 : 1,149.42 = 630.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.86/1,149.42 = 630.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.86x = 1,149.42 × 630.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.86x = 724,341.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,341.50/766.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.56

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