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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.50, 1,133.91 and 632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.50, 1,133.91 and 632.86 is: 949.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.50 : 1,133.91 = 632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.50/1,133.91 = 632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.50x = 1,133.91 × 632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.50x = 717,606.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,606.28/755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.84

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