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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.96, 1,126.68 and 607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.96, 1,126.68 and 607.42 is: 910.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.96 : 1,126.68 = 607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.96/1,126.68 = 607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.96x = 1,126.68 × 607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.96x = 684,367.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,367.97/751.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.11

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