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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.92, 1,157.06 and 633.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.92, 1,157.06 and 633.97 is: 955.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.92 : 1,157.06 = 633.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.92/1,157.06 = 633.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.92x = 1,157.06 × 633.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.92x = 733,541.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,541.33/767.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.23

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