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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,128.78 and 637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,128.78 and 637.20 is: 955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,128.78 = 637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,128.78 = 637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,128.78 × 637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 719,258.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,258.62/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.04

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