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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.14, 1,054.96 and 632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.14, 1,054.96 and 632.86 is: 871.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.14 : 1,054.96 = 632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.14/1,054.96 = 632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.14x = 1,054.96 × 632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.14x = 667,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,641.99/766.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.44

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