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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.16, 1,057.73 and 634.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.16, 1,057.73 and 634.93 is: 875.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.16 : 1,057.73 = 634.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.16/1,057.73 = 634.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.16x = 1,057.73 × 634.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.16x = 671,578.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,578.69/767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.41

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