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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,129.95 and 632.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,129.95 and 632.41 is: 947.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,129.95 = 632.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,129.95 = 632.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,129.95 × 632.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 714,588.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,588.85/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.08

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