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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,036.80 and 620.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,036.80 and 620.55 is: 854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,036.80 = 620.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,036.80 = 620.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,036.80 × 620.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 643,386.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,386.24/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.29

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