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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756, 1,133.28 and 635.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756, 1,133.28 and 635.04 is: 951.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756 : 1,133.28 = 635.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756/1,133.28 = 635.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756x = 1,133.28 × 635.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756x = 719,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,678.13/756
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.96

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