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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,148.45 and 636.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,148.45 and 636.03 is: 955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,148.45 = 636.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,148.45 = 636.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,148.45 × 636.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 730,445.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,445.47/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.06

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