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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.30, 1,134.72 and 635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.30, 1,134.72 and 635.88 is: 954.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.30 : 1,134.72 = 635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.30/1,134.72 = 635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.30x = 1,134.72 × 635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.30x = 721,545.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,545.75/756.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.05

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