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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.36, 1,149.36 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.36, 1,149.36 and 620.48 is: 929.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.36 : 1,149.36 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.36/1,149.36 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.36x = 1,149.36 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.36x = 713,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,154.89/767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.36

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