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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.82, 1,129.41 and 617.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.82, 1,129.41 and 617.16 is: 925.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.82 : 1,129.41 = 617.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.82/1,129.41 = 617.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.82x = 1,129.41 × 617.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.82x = 697,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,026.68/752.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.89

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