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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.06, 1,122.89 and 636.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.06, 1,122.89 and 636.78 is: 952.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.06 : 1,122.89 = 636.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.06/1,122.89 = 636.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.06x = 1,122.89 × 636.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.06x = 715,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,030.71/751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.03

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