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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,125.23 and 620.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,125.23 and 620.76 is: 928.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,125.23 = 620.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,125.23 = 620.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,125.23 × 620.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 698,496.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,496.51/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.88

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