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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.17, 1,131.99 and 624

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.17, 1,131.99 and 624 is: 937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.17 : 1,131.99 = 624 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.17/1,131.99 = 624/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.17x = 1,131.99 × 624
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.17x = 706,358.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,358.64/753.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.85

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