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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.53, 1,059.24 and 636.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.53, 1,059.24 and 636.31 is: 878.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.53 : 1,059.24 = 636.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.53/1,059.24 = 636.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.53x = 1,059.24 × 636.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.53x = 674,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,005.00/767.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.15

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