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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.29, 1,035.25 and 632.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.29, 1,035.25 and 632.03 is: 872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.29 : 1,035.25 = 632.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.29/1,035.25 = 632.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.29x = 1,035.25 × 632.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.29x = 654,302.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,302.30/750.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.07

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