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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.12, 1,046.64 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.12, 1,046.64 and 633.28 is: 875.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.12 : 1,046.64 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.12/1,046.64 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.12x = 1,046.64 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.12x = 662,816.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,816.18/757.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.44

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