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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.11, 1,038.42 and 629.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.11, 1,038.42 and 629.37 is: 866.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.11 : 1,038.42 = 629.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.11/1,038.42 = 629.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.11x = 1,038.42 × 629.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.11x = 653,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,550.40/754.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.65

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