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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.42, 1,127.26 and 635.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.42, 1,127.26 and 635.10 is: 954.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.42 : 1,127.26 = 635.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.42/1,127.26 = 635.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.42x = 1,127.26 × 635.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.42x = 715,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,915.82/750.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.02

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