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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.02, 1,036.94 and 610.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.02, 1,036.94 and 610.92 is: 843.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.02 : 1,036.94 = 610.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.02/1,036.94 = 610.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.02x = 1,036.94 × 610.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.02x = 633,484.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,484.33/751.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.50

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