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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.41, 1,128.07 and 637.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.41, 1,128.07 and 637.23 is: 954.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.41 : 1,128.07 = 637.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.41/1,128.07 = 637.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.41x = 1,128.07 × 637.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.41x = 718,838.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,838.45/753.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.11

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