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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.39, 1,149.45 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.39, 1,149.45 and 637.08 is: 954.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.39 : 1,149.45 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.39/1,149.45 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.39x = 1,149.45 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.39x = 732,291.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,291.61/767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.27

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