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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.85, 1,136.53 and 635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.85, 1,136.53 and 635.83 is: 952.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.85 : 1,136.53 = 635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.85/1,136.53 = 635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.85x = 1,136.53 × 635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.85x = 722,639.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,639.87/758.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.28

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