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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.70, 1,053.72 and 632.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.70, 1,053.72 and 632.40 is: 871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.70 : 1,053.72 = 632.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.70/1,053.72 = 632.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.70x = 1,053.72 × 632.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.70x = 666,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,372.53/764.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.42

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