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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.41, 1,055.31 and 633.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.41, 1,055.31 and 633.18 is: 873.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.41 : 1,055.31 = 633.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.41/1,055.31 = 633.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.41x = 1,055.31 × 633.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.41x = 668,201.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,201.19/765.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.00

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