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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.66, 1,126.87 and 635.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.66, 1,126.87 and 635.62 is: 952.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.66 : 1,126.87 = 635.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.66/1,126.87 = 635.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.66x = 1,126.87 × 635.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.66x = 716,261.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,261.11/751.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.91

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