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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.91, 1,054.62 and 632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.91, 1,054.62 and 632.68 is: 872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.91 : 1,054.62 = 632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.91/1,054.62 = 632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.91x = 1,054.62 × 632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.91x = 667,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,234.35/764.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.30

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