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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.06, 1,135.88 and 636.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.06, 1,135.88 and 636.56 is: 953.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.06 : 1,135.88 = 636.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.06/1,135.88 = 636.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.06x = 1,135.88 × 636.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.06x = 723,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,055.43/758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.82

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