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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.72, 1,128.90 and 632.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.72, 1,128.90 and 632.04 is: 946.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.72 : 1,128.90 = 632.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.72/1,128.90 = 632.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.72x = 1,128.90 × 632.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.72x = 713,509.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,509.96/753.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.65

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