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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.52, 1,042.09 and 637.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.52, 1,042.09 and 637.49 is: 880.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.52 : 1,042.09 = 637.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.52/1,042.09 = 637.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.52x = 1,042.09 × 637.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.52x = 664,315.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,315.15/754.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.44

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