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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.90, 1,124.71 and 619.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.90, 1,124.71 and 619.42 is: 927.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.90 : 1,124.71 = 619.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.90/1,124.71 = 619.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.90x = 1,124.71 × 619.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.90x = 696,667.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,667.87/750.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.78

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