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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.69, 1,036.38 and 611.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.69, 1,036.38 and 611.29 is: 842.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.69 : 1,036.38 = 611.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.69/1,036.38 = 611.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.69x = 1,036.38 × 611.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.69x = 633,528.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,528.73/751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.81

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