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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.04, 1,125.28 and 635.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.04, 1,125.28 and 635.84 is: 952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.04 : 1,125.28 = 635.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.04/1,125.28 = 635.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.04x = 1,125.28 × 635.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.04x = 715,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,498.04/751.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.68

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