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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,054.55 and 632.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,054.55 and 632.82 is: 873.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,054.55 = 632.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,054.55 = 632.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,054.55 × 632.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 667,340.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,340.33/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.44

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