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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.39, 1,053.93 and 632.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.39, 1,053.93 and 632.11 is: 870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.39 : 1,053.93 = 632.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.39/1,053.93 = 632.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.39x = 1,053.93 × 632.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.39x = 666,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,199.69/765.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.41

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