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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.66, 1,146.88 and 635.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.66, 1,146.88 and 635.34 is: 951.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.66 : 1,146.88 = 635.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.66/1,146.88 = 635.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.66x = 1,146.88 × 635.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.66x = 728,658.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,658.74/765.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.67

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