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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.30, 1,134.74 and 635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.30, 1,134.74 and 635.80 is: 952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.30 : 1,134.74 = 635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.30/1,134.74 = 635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.30x = 1,134.74 × 635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.30x = 721,464.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,464.51/757.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.68

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