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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.01, 1,121.34 and 635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.01, 1,121.34 and 635.75 is: 950.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.01 : 1,121.34 = 635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.01/1,121.34 = 635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.01x = 1,121.34 × 635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.01x = 712,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,892.89/750.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.51

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