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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.64, 1,155.24 and 633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.64, 1,155.24 and 633.84 is: 950.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.64 : 1,155.24 = 633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.64/1,155.24 = 633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.64x = 1,155.24 × 633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.64x = 732,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,237.32/770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.17

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