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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.85, 1,129.40 and 616.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.85, 1,129.40 and 616.43 is: 924.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.85 : 1,129.40 = 616.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.85/1,129.40 = 616.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.85x = 1,129.40 × 616.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.85x = 696,196.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,196.04/752.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.75

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