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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.69, 1,129.84 and 632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.69, 1,129.84 and 632.27 is: 949.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.69 : 1,129.84 = 632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.69/1,129.84 = 632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.69x = 1,129.84 × 632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.69x = 714,356.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,356.71/752.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.08

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