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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.66, 1,125.37 and 634.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.66, 1,125.37 and 634.62 is: 951.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.66 : 1,125.37 = 634.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.66/1,125.37 = 634.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.66x = 1,125.37 × 634.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.66x = 714,182.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,182.31/750.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.41

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