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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.84, 1,124.70 and 635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.84, 1,124.70 and 635.56 is: 950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.84 : 1,124.70 = 635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.84/1,124.70 = 635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.84x = 1,124.70 × 635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.84x = 714,814.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,814.33/751.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.75

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