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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.73, 1,035.90 and 611.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.73, 1,035.90 and 611.39 is: 842.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.73 : 1,035.90 = 611.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.73/1,035.90 = 611.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.73x = 1,035.90 × 611.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.73x = 633,333.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,333.72/751.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.51

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