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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.31, 1,129.28 and 631.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.31, 1,129.28 and 631.89 is: 948.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.31 : 1,129.28 = 631.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.31/1,129.28 = 631.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.31x = 1,129.28 × 631.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.31x = 713,577.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,577.58/752.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.52

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