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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,148.40 and 646.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,148.40 and 646.56 is: 967.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,148.40 = 646.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,148.40 = 646.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,148.40 × 646.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 742,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,509.50/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.41

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