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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.95, 1,146.16 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.95, 1,146.16 and 633.36 is: 950.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.95 : 1,146.16 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.95/1,146.16 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.95x = 1,146.16 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.95x = 725,931.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,931.90/763.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.23

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