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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.04, 1,034.48 and 632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.04, 1,034.48 and 632.66 is: 872.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.04 : 1,034.48 = 632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.04/1,034.48 = 632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.04x = 1,034.48 × 632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.04x = 654,474.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,474.12/750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.59

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