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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.70, 1,127.70 and 636.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.70, 1,127.70 and 636.60 is: 953.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.70 : 1,127.70 = 636.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.70/1,127.70 = 636.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.70x = 1,127.70 × 636.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.70x = 717,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,893.82/752.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.76

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