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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.92, 1,137.60 and 636.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.92, 1,137.60 and 636.48 is: 955.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.92 : 1,137.60 = 636.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.92/1,137.60 = 636.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.92x = 1,137.60 × 636.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.92x = 724,059.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,059.65/757.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.32

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