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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.81, 1,128.53 and 631.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.81, 1,128.53 and 631.39 is: 947.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.81 : 1,128.53 = 631.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.81/1,128.53 = 631.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.81x = 1,128.53 × 631.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.81x = 712,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,542.56/751.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.77

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