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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.39, 1,144.39 and 634.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.39, 1,144.39 and 634.22 is: 950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.39 : 1,144.39 = 634.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.39/1,144.39 = 634.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.39x = 1,144.39 × 634.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.39x = 725,795.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,795.03/763.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.75

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