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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.38, 1,038 and 620.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.38, 1,038 and 620.34 is: 856.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.38 : 1,038 = 620.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.38/1,038 = 620.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.38x = 1,038 × 620.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.38x = 643,912.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,912.92/751.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.97

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