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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.06, 1,132.11 and 634.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.06, 1,132.11 and 634.02 is: 949.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.06 : 1,132.11 = 634.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.06/1,132.11 = 634.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.06x = 1,132.11 × 634.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.06x = 717,780.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,780.38/756.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.37

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