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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.44, 1,037.73 and 634.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.44, 1,037.73 and 634.99 is: 875.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.44 : 1,037.73 = 634.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.44/1,037.73 = 634.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.44x = 1,037.73 × 634.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.44x = 658,948.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,948.17/752.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.75

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