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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.27, 1,149.80 and 636.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.27, 1,149.80 and 636.21 is: 955.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.27 : 1,149.80 = 636.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.27/1,149.80 = 636.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.27x = 1,149.80 × 636.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.27x = 731,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,511.08/765.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.89

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