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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.70, 1,055.10 and 633.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.70, 1,055.10 and 633.40 is: 872.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.70 : 1,055.10 = 633.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.70/1,055.10 = 633.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.70x = 1,055.10 × 633.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.70x = 668,300.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,300.34/765.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.80

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