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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.97, 1,124.89 and 635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.97, 1,124.89 and 635.69 is: 950.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.97 : 1,124.89 = 635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.97/1,124.89 = 635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.97x = 1,124.89 × 635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.97x = 715,074.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,074.11/751.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.94

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