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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.73, 1,133.34 and 637.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.73, 1,133.34 and 637.46 is: 954.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.73 : 1,133.34 = 637.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.73/1,133.34 = 637.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.73x = 1,133.34 × 637.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.73x = 722,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,458.92/756.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.71

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