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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.40, 1,128.60 and 630.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.40, 1,128.60 and 630.90 is: 946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.40 : 1,128.60 = 630.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.40/1,128.60 = 630.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.40x = 1,128.60 × 630.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.40x = 712,033.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,033.74/752.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.35

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