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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.89, 1,149.62 and 645.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.89, 1,149.62 and 645.39 is: 967.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.89 : 1,149.62 = 645.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.89/1,149.62 = 645.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.89x = 1,149.62 × 645.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.89x = 741,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,950.02/766.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.48

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