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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.42, 1,151.34 and 630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.42, 1,151.34 and 630.14 is: 945.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.42 : 1,151.34 = 630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.42/1,151.34 = 630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.42x = 1,151.34 × 630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.42x = 725,505.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,505.39/767.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.38

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