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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.19, 1,043.19 and 632.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.19, 1,043.19 and 632.67 is: 871.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.19 : 1,043.19 = 632.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.19/1,043.19 = 632.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.19x = 1,043.19 × 632.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.19x = 659,995.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,995.02/757.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.64

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