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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.18, 1,036.80 and 634.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.18, 1,036.80 and 634.32 is: 874.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.18 : 1,036.80 = 634.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.18/1,036.80 = 634.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.18x = 1,036.80 × 634.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.18x = 657,662.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,662.98/752.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.35

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