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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,154.04 and 646.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,154.04 and 646.48 is: 972.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,154.04 = 646.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,154.04 = 646.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,154.04 × 646.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 746,063.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,063.78/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.15

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