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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.74, 1,057.64 and 634.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.74, 1,057.64 and 634.41 is: 873.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.74 : 1,057.64 = 634.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.74/1,057.64 = 634.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.74x = 1,057.64 × 634.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.74x = 670,973.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,973.96/767.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.96

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