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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.68, 1,036.92 and 619.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.68, 1,036.92 and 619.92 is: 855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.68 : 1,036.92 = 619.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.68/1,036.92 = 619.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.68x = 1,036.92 × 619.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.68x = 642,807.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,807.45/751.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.16

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