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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.16, 1,134.03 and 636.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.16, 1,134.03 and 636.14 is: 950.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.16 : 1,134.03 = 636.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.16/1,134.03 = 636.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.16x = 1,134.03 × 636.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.16x = 721,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,401.84/759.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.26

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