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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.12, 1,125.99 and 635.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.12, 1,125.99 and 635.97 is: 954.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.12 : 1,125.99 = 635.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.12/1,125.99 = 635.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.12x = 1,125.99 × 635.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.12x = 716,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,100.08/750.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.65

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