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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.19, 1,126.61 and 621.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.19, 1,126.61 and 621.89 is: 931.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.19 : 1,126.61 = 621.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.19/1,126.61 = 621.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.19x = 1,126.61 × 621.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.19x = 700,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,618.75/752.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.44

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