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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.28, 1,035.60 and 620.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.28, 1,035.60 and 620.08 is: 854.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.28 : 1,035.60 = 620.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.28/1,035.60 = 620.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.28x = 1,035.60 × 620.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.28x = 642,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,154.85/751.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.75

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