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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.44, 1,128.76 and 634.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.44, 1,128.76 and 634.69 is: 955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.44 : 1,128.76 = 634.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.44/1,128.76 = 634.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.44x = 1,128.76 × 634.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.44x = 716,412.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,412.68/749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.93

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