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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.37, 1,145.93 and 633.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.37, 1,145.93 and 633.96 is: 950.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.37 : 1,145.93 = 633.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.37/1,145.93 = 633.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.37x = 1,145.93 × 633.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.37x = 726,473.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,473.78/764.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.42

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