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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.01, 1,136.35 and 629.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.01, 1,136.35 and 629.08 is: 943.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.01 : 1,136.35 = 629.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.01/1,136.35 = 629.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.01x = 1,136.35 × 629.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.01x = 714,855.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,855.06/758.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.07

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