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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.48, 1,048.20 and 634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.48, 1,048.20 and 634.92 is: 876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.48 : 1,048.20 = 634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.48/1,048.20 = 634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.48x = 1,048.20 × 634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.48x = 665,523.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,523.14/759.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.29

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