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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.78, 1,056.87 and 633.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.78, 1,056.87 and 633.56 is: 875.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.78 : 1,056.87 = 633.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.78/1,056.87 = 633.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.78x = 1,056.87 × 633.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.78x = 669,585.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,585.27/764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.53

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