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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,053.48 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,053.48 and 633.28 is: 872.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,053.48 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,053.48 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,053.48 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 667,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,147.81/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.45

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