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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.50, 1,146.63 and 635.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.50, 1,146.63 and 635.33 is: 952.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.50 : 1,146.63 = 635.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.50/1,146.63 = 635.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.50x = 1,146.63 × 635.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.50x = 728,490.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,490.29/764.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.90

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