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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.91, 1,039.33 and 620.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.91, 1,039.33 and 620.66 is: 855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.91 : 1,039.33 = 620.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.91/1,039.33 = 620.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.91x = 1,039.33 × 620.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.91x = 645,073.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,073.93/753.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.64

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