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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.08, 1,047.56 and 635.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.08, 1,047.56 and 635.32 is: 874.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.08 : 1,047.56 = 635.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.08/1,047.56 = 635.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.08x = 1,047.56 × 635.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.08x = 665,535.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,535.82/761.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.46

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