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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.16, 1,132.53 and 635.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.16, 1,132.53 and 635.14 is: 948.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.16 : 1,132.53 = 635.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.16/1,132.53 = 635.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.16x = 1,132.53 × 635.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.16x = 719,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,317.71/758.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.77

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