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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.39, 1,032.67 and 631.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.39, 1,032.67 and 631.37 is: 870.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.39 : 1,032.67 = 631.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.39/1,032.67 = 631.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.39x = 1,032.67 × 631.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.39x = 651,996.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,996.86/749.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.04

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