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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.91, 1,131.89 and 616.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.91, 1,131.89 and 616.97 is: 927.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.91 : 1,131.89 = 616.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.91/1,131.89 = 616.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.91x = 1,131.89 × 616.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.91x = 698,333.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,333.43/752.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.51

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