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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.82, 1,129.97 and 622.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.82, 1,129.97 and 622.65 is: 935.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.82 : 1,129.97 = 622.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.82/1,129.97 = 622.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.82x = 1,129.97 × 622.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.82x = 703,581.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,581.61/751.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.84

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