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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.16, 1,143.13 and 632.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.16, 1,143.13 and 632.85 is: 947.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.16 : 1,143.13 = 632.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.16/1,143.13 = 632.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.16x = 1,143.13 × 632.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.16x = 723,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,429.82/763.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.94

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