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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.48, 1,131.17 and 639.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.48, 1,131.17 and 639.29 is: 957.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.48 : 1,131.17 = 639.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.48/1,131.17 = 639.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.48x = 1,131.17 × 639.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.48x = 723,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,145.30/755.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.20

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