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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.59, 1,045.62 and 633.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.59, 1,045.62 and 633.03 is: 873.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.59 : 1,045.62 = 633.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.59/1,045.62 = 633.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.59x = 1,045.62 × 633.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.59x = 661,908.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,908.83/757.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.70

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