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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.80, 1,133.99 and 635.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.80, 1,133.99 and 635.30 is: 951.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.80 : 1,133.99 = 635.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.80/1,133.99 = 635.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.80x = 1,133.99 × 635.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.80x = 720,420.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,420.67/756.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.93

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