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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.49, 1,135.71 and 636.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.49, 1,135.71 and 636.99 is: 953.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.49 : 1,135.71 = 636.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.49/1,135.71 = 636.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.49x = 1,135.71 × 636.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.49x = 723,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,435.91/758.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.78

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