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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.80, 1,132.49 and 634.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.80, 1,132.49 and 634.30 is: 950.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.80 : 1,132.49 = 634.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.80/1,132.49 = 634.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.80x = 1,132.49 × 634.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.80x = 718,338.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,338.24/755.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.43

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