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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.24, 1,154.16 and 631.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.24, 1,154.16 and 631.80 is: 949.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.24 : 1,154.16 = 631.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.24/1,154.16 = 631.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.24x = 1,154.16 × 631.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.24x = 729,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,198.29/768.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.18

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