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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.81, 1,127.58 and 621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.81, 1,127.58 and 621.33 is: 930.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.81 : 1,127.58 = 621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.81/1,127.58 = 621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.81x = 1,127.58 × 621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.81x = 700,599.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,599.28/752.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.65

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