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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.60, 1,130.10 and 632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.60, 1,130.10 and 632.80 is: 951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.60 : 1,130.10 = 632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.60/1,130.10 = 632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.60x = 1,130.10 × 632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.60x = 715,127.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,127.28/751.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.47

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