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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.51, 1,059.36 and 634.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.51, 1,059.36 and 634.11 is: 874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.51 : 1,059.36 = 634.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.51/1,059.36 = 634.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.51x = 1,059.36 × 634.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.51x = 671,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,750.77/768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.10

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