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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.44, 1,127.28 and 615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.44, 1,127.28 and 615.06 is: 922.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.44 : 1,127.28 = 615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.44/1,127.28 = 615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.44x = 1,127.28 × 615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.44x = 693,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,344.84/751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.69

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