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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.81, 1,130.03 and 632.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.81, 1,130.03 and 632.39 is: 949.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.81 : 1,130.03 = 632.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.81/1,130.03 = 632.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.81x = 1,130.03 × 632.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.81x = 714,616.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,616.51/752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.27

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