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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.27, 1,124.08 and 621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.27, 1,124.08 and 621.33 is: 929.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.27 : 1,124.08 = 621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.27/1,124.08 = 621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.27x = 1,124.08 × 621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.27x = 698,427.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,427.14/751.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.66

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