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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.21, 1,150.05 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.21, 1,150.05 and 636.04 is: 955.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.21 : 1,150.05 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.21/1,150.05 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.21x = 1,150.05 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.21x = 731,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,477.80/765.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.92

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