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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.39, 1,145.89 and 635.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.39, 1,145.89 and 635.22 is: 952.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.39 : 1,145.89 = 635.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.39/1,145.89 = 635.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.39x = 1,145.89 × 635.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.39x = 727,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,892.25/764.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.25

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