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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.58, 1,054.44 and 633.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.58, 1,054.44 and 633.36 is: 873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.58 : 1,054.44 = 633.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.58/1,054.44 = 633.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.58x = 1,054.44 × 633.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.58x = 667,840.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,840.12/764.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.47

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