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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.14, 1,134.89 and 633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.14, 1,134.89 and 633.50 is: 950.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.14 : 1,134.89 = 633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.14/1,134.89 = 633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.14x = 1,134.89 × 633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.14x = 718,948.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,948.72/756.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.81

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