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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.22, 1,044.45 and 633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.22, 1,044.45 and 633.84 is: 873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.22 : 1,044.45 = 633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.22/1,044.45 = 633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.22x = 1,044.45 × 633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.22x = 662,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,014.19/758.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.12

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