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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.48, 1,151.94 and 637.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.48, 1,151.94 and 637.28 is: 957.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.48 : 1,151.94 = 637.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.48/1,151.94 = 637.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.48x = 1,151.94 × 637.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.48x = 734,108.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,108.32/766.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.77

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