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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,036.35 and 633.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,036.35 and 633.99 is: 874.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,036.35 = 633.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,036.35 = 633.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,036.35 × 633.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 657,035.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,035.54/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.37

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