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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.14, 1,034.75 and 624.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.14, 1,034.75 and 624.57 is: 860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.14 : 1,034.75 = 624.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.14/1,034.75 = 624.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.14x = 1,034.75 × 624.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.14x = 646,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,270.68/751.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.39

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