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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.88, 1,124.37 and 631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.88, 1,124.37 and 631.20 is: 942.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.88 : 1,124.37 = 631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.88/1,124.37 = 631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.88x = 1,124.37 × 631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.88x = 709,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,702.34/752.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.65

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