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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.84, 1,128.87 and 614.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.84, 1,128.87 and 614.52 is: 920.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.84 : 1,128.87 = 614.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.84/1,128.87 = 614.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.84x = 1,128.87 × 614.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.84x = 693,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,713.19/753.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.24

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