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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.16, 1,135.52 and 637.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.16, 1,135.52 and 637.14 is: 951.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.16 : 1,135.52 = 637.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.16/1,135.52 = 637.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.16x = 1,135.52 × 637.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.16x = 723,485.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,485.21/760.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.75

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