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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.44, 1,039.10 and 636

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.44, 1,039.10 and 636 is: 877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.44 : 1,039.10 = 636 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.44/1,039.10 = 636/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.44x = 1,039.10 × 636
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.44x = 660,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,867.60/753.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.13

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