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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.64, 1,297.02 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.64, 1,297.02 and 762.64 is: 1,144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.64 : 1,297.02 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.64/1,297.02 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.64x = 1,297.02 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.64x = 989,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,159.33/864.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.01

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