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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.87, 1,055.66 and 632.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.87, 1,055.66 and 632.84 is: 872.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.87 : 1,055.66 = 632.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.87/1,055.66 = 632.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.87x = 1,055.66 × 632.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.87x = 668,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,055.43/765.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.28

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