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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.20, 1,131.60 and 632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.20, 1,131.60 and 632.80 is: 948.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.20 : 1,131.60 = 632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.20/1,131.60 = 632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.20x = 1,131.60 × 632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.20x = 716,076.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,076.48/755.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.19

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