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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.64, 1,130.59 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.64, 1,130.59 and 637.32 is: 957.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.64 : 1,130.59 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.64/1,130.59 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.64x = 1,130.59 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.64x = 720,547.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,547.62/752.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.36

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