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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.30, 1,145.76 and 633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.30, 1,145.76 and 633.18 is: 951.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.30 : 1,145.76 = 633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.30/1,145.76 = 633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.30x = 1,145.76 × 633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.30x = 725,472.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,472.32/762.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.69

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