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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758.93, 1,045.44 and 634.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758.93, 1,045.44 and 634.55 is: 874.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758.93 : 1,045.44 = 634.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758.93/1,045.44 = 634.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758.93x = 1,045.44 × 634.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758.93x = 663,378.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,378.72/758.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.10

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