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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751.98, 1,125.86 and 612.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751.98, 1,125.86 and 612.32 is: 916.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751.98 : 1,125.86 = 612.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751.98/1,125.86 = 612.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751.98x = 1,125.86 × 612.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751.98x = 689,386.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,386.60/751.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.76

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