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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.58, 1,127.37 and 623.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.58, 1,127.37 and 623.06 is: 934.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.58 : 1,127.37 = 623.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.58/1,127.37 = 623.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.58x = 1,127.37 × 623.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.58x = 702,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,413.52/751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.59

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