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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.63, 1,145.33 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.63, 1,145.33 and 634.32 is: 950.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.63 : 1,145.33 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.63/1,145.33 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.63x = 1,145.33 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.63x = 726,505.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,505.73/764.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.14

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