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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.18, 1,054.10 and 631.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.18, 1,054.10 and 631.85 is: 870.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.18 : 1,054.10 = 631.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.18/1,054.10 = 631.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.18x = 1,054.10 × 631.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.18x = 666,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,029.39/765.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.42

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