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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.21, 1,033.63 and 637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.21, 1,033.63 and 637.56 is: 879.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.21 : 1,033.63 = 637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.21/1,033.63 = 637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.21x = 1,033.63 × 637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.21x = 658,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,999.55/749.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.60

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