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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752.92, 1,131.61 and 623.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752.92, 1,131.61 and 623.75 is: 937.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752.92 : 1,131.61 = 623.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752.92/1,131.61 = 623.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752.92x = 1,131.61 × 623.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752.92x = 705,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,837.35/752.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.47

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