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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.66, 1,052.91 and 631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.66, 1,052.91 and 631.42 is: 870.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.66 : 1,052.91 = 631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.66/1,052.91 = 631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.66x = 1,052.91 × 631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.66x = 664,828.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,828.43/763.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.58

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