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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.84, 1,048.73 and 635.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.84, 1,048.73 and 635.28 is: 876.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.84 : 1,048.73 = 635.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.84/1,048.73 = 635.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.84x = 1,048.73 × 635.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.84x = 666,234.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,234.02/759.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.81

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