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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,127.36 and 636.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,127.36 and 636.56 is: 953.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,127.36 = 636.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,127.36 = 636.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,127.36 × 636.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 717,632.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,632.28/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.49

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