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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.64, 1,128.86 and 637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.64, 1,128.86 and 637.56 is: 954.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.64 : 1,128.86 = 637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.64/1,128.86 = 637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.64x = 1,128.86 × 637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.64x = 719,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,715.98/753.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.99

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