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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.96, 1,120.04 and 636.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.96, 1,120.04 and 636.16 is: 948.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.96 : 1,120.04 = 636.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.96/1,120.04 = 636.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.96x = 1,120.04 × 636.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.96x = 712,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,524.65/750.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.82

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