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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.64, 1,127.34 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.64, 1,127.34 and 608.20 is: 912.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.64 : 1,127.34 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.64/1,127.34 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.64x = 1,127.34 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.64x = 685,648.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,648.19/751.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.20

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