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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.92, 1,155.56 and 632.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.92, 1,155.56 and 632.97 is: 953.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.92 : 1,155.56 = 632.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.92/1,155.56 = 632.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.92x = 1,155.56 × 632.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.92x = 731,431.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,431.65/766.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.72

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