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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.55, 1,052.76 and 645.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.55, 1,052.76 and 645.31 is: 889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.55 : 1,052.76 = 645.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.55/1,052.76 = 645.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.55x = 1,052.76 × 645.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.55x = 679,353.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,353.92/763.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.74

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