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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.45, 1,146.91 and 633.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.45, 1,146.91 and 633.86 is: 950.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.45 : 1,146.91 = 633.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.45/1,146.91 = 633.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.45x = 1,146.91 × 633.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.45x = 726,980.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,980.37/764.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.98

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