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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.40, 1,124.32 and 635.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.40, 1,124.32 and 635.20 is: 951.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.40 : 1,124.32 = 635.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.40/1,124.32 = 635.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.40x = 1,124.32 × 635.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.40x = 714,168.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,168.06/750.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.72

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