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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.42, 1,053.70 and 639.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.42, 1,053.70 and 639.86 is: 882.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.42 : 1,053.70 = 639.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.42/1,053.70 = 639.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.42x = 1,053.70 × 639.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.42x = 674,213.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,213.61/764.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.00

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