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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,143.03 and 635.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,143.03 and 635.64 is: 948.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,143.03 = 635.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,143.03 = 635.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,143.03 × 635.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 726,555.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,555.59/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.85

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