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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.18, 1,034.40 and 631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.18, 1,034.40 and 631.98 is: 871.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.18 : 1,034.40 = 631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.18/1,034.40 = 631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.18x = 1,034.40 × 631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.18x = 653,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,716.95/750.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.41

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