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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.43, 1,043.37 and 633.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.43, 1,043.37 and 633.05 is: 872.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.43 : 1,043.37 = 633.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.43/1,043.37 = 633.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.43x = 1,043.37 × 633.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.43x = 660,500.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,500.16/757.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.03

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