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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.49, 1,133.92 and 632.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.49, 1,133.92 and 632.87 is: 949.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.49 : 1,133.92 = 632.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.49/1,133.92 = 632.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.49x = 1,133.92 × 632.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.49x = 717,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,623.95/755.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.88

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