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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.03, 1,147.45 and 635.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.03, 1,147.45 and 635.72 is: 952.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.03 : 1,147.45 = 635.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.03/1,147.45 = 635.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.03x = 1,147.45 × 635.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.03x = 729,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,456.91/766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.26

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