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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.59, 1,123.76 and 624.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.59, 1,123.76 and 624.50 is: 934.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.59 : 1,123.76 = 624.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.59/1,123.76 = 624.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.59x = 1,123.76 × 624.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.59x = 701,787.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,787.81/750.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.98

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