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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.48, 1,150.44 and 636.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.48, 1,150.44 and 636.28 is: 956.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.48 : 1,150.44 = 636.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.48/1,150.44 = 636.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.48x = 1,150.44 × 636.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.48x = 732,001.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,001.96/765.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.27

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