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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,127.88 and 637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,127.88 and 637.04 is: 953.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,127.88 = 637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,127.88 = 637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,127.88 × 637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 718,499.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,499.04/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.04

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