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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.52, 1,135.68 and 637.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.52, 1,135.68 and 637.02 is: 953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.52 : 1,135.68 = 637.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.52/1,135.68 = 637.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.52x = 1,135.68 × 637.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.52x = 723,450.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,450.87/758.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.77

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