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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,153.80 and 633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,153.80 and 633.14 is: 950.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,153.80 = 633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,153.80 = 633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,153.80 × 633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 730,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,516.93/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.06

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