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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750.98, 1,124.36 and 611.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750.98, 1,124.36 and 611.32 is: 915.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750.98 : 1,124.36 = 611.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750.98/1,124.36 = 611.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750.98x = 1,124.36 × 611.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750.98x = 687,343.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,343.76/750.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.26

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