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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.48, 1,153.44 and 638.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.48, 1,153.44 and 638.28 is: 959.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.48 : 1,153.44 = 638.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.48/1,153.44 = 638.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.48x = 1,153.44 × 638.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.48x = 736,217.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,217.68/767.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.27

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