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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.88, 1,143.23 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.88, 1,143.23 and 635.76 is: 951.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.88 : 1,143.23 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.88/1,143.23 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.88x = 1,143.23 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.88x = 726,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,816.73/763.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.49

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