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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.43, 1,136.43 and 636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.43, 1,136.43 and 636.93 is: 954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.43 : 1,136.43 = 636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.43/1,136.43 = 636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.43x = 1,136.43 × 636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.43x = 723,826.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,826.36/758.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.37

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