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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.15, 1,131.33 and 637.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.15, 1,131.33 and 637.83 is: 958.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.15 : 1,131.33 = 637.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.15/1,131.33 = 637.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.15x = 1,131.33 × 637.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.15x = 721,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,596.21/753.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.10

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