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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.69, 1,046.46 and 635.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.69, 1,046.46 and 635.31 is: 875.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.69 : 1,046.46 = 635.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.69/1,046.46 = 635.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.69x = 1,046.46 × 635.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.69x = 664,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,826.50/759.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.13

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