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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.39, 1,034.05 and 632.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.39, 1,034.05 and 632.37 is: 871.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.39 : 1,034.05 = 632.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.39/1,034.05 = 632.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.39x = 1,034.05 × 632.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.39x = 653,902.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,902.20/750.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.42

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