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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.50, 1,132.41 and 631.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.50, 1,132.41 and 631.86 is: 948.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.50 : 1,132.41 = 631.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.50/1,132.41 = 631.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.50x = 1,132.41 × 631.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.50x = 715,524.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,524.58/754.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.34

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