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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749.94, 1,129.52 and 635.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749.94, 1,129.52 and 635.19 is: 956.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749.94 : 1,129.52 = 635.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749.94/1,129.52 = 635.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749.94x = 1,129.52 × 635.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749.94x = 717,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,456.63/749.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.69

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