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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.06, 1,038.18 and 619.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.06, 1,038.18 and 619.84 is: 856.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.06 : 1,038.18 = 619.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.06/1,038.18 = 619.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.06x = 1,038.18 × 619.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.06x = 643,505.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,505.49/751.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.80

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