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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.18, 1,128.05 and 633.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.18, 1,128.05 and 633.91 is: 949.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.18 : 1,128.05 = 633.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.18/1,128.05 = 633.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.18x = 1,128.05 × 633.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.18x = 715,082.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,082.46/753.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.42

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