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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.61, 1,055.33 and 633.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.61, 1,055.33 and 633.39 is: 874.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.61 : 1,055.33 = 633.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.61/1,055.33 = 633.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.61x = 1,055.33 × 633.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.61x = 668,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,435.47/764.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.22

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