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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753.97, 1,136.10 and 620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753.97, 1,136.10 and 620.02 is: 934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753.97 : 1,136.10 = 620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753.97/1,136.10 = 620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753.97x = 1,136.10 × 620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753.97x = 704,401.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,401.88/753.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.26

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