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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,159.47 and 635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,159.47 and 635.56 is: 957.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,159.47 = 635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,159.47 = 635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,159.47 × 635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 736,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,917.50/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.64

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