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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,035.47 and 617.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,035.47 and 617.99 is: 851.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,035.47 = 617.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,035.47 = 617.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,035.47 × 617.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 639,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,907.02/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.35

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