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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.12, 1,129.68 and 623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.12, 1,129.68 and 623.52 is: 935.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.12 : 1,129.68 = 623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.12/1,129.68 = 623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.12x = 1,129.68 × 623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.12x = 704,378.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,378.07/753.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.28

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