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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.68, 1,056.24 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.68, 1,056.24 and 635.28 is: 875.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.68 : 1,056.24 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.68/1,056.24 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.68x = 1,056.24 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.68x = 671,008.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,008.15/766.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.21

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