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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.85, 1,150.17 and 637.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.85, 1,150.17 and 637.53 is: 954.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.85 : 1,150.17 = 637.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.85/1,150.17 = 637.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.85x = 1,150.17 × 637.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.85x = 733,267.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,267.88/767.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.96

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