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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.49, 1,128.74 and 631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.49, 1,128.74 and 631.53 is: 947.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.49 : 1,128.74 = 631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.49/1,128.74 = 631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.49x = 1,128.74 × 631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.49x = 712,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,830.01/752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.30

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