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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.42, 1,131.77 and 638.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.42, 1,131.77 and 638.10 is: 958.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.42 : 1,131.77 = 638.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.42/1,131.77 = 638.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.42x = 1,131.77 × 638.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.42x = 722,179.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,179.25/753.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.53

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