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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.65, 1,142.83 and 633.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.65, 1,142.83 and 633.90 is: 948.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.65 : 1,142.83 = 633.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.65/1,142.83 = 633.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.65x = 1,142.83 × 633.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.65x = 724,439.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,439.94/763.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.65

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