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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.18, 1,131.90 and 633.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.18, 1,131.90 and 633.08 is: 948.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.18 : 1,131.90 = 633.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.18/1,131.90 = 633.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.18x = 1,131.90 × 633.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.18x = 716,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,583.25/755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.89

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