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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.90, 1,136.55 and 632.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.90, 1,136.55 and 632.93 is: 954.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.90 : 1,136.55 = 632.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.90/1,136.55 = 632.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.90x = 1,136.55 × 632.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.90x = 719,359.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,359.43/753.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.18

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