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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.87, 1,127.82 and 635.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.87, 1,127.82 and 635.98 is: 953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.87 : 1,127.82 = 635.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.87/1,127.82 = 635.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.87x = 1,127.82 × 635.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.87x = 717,264.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,264.11/751.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.97

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