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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.12, 1,038.72 and 623.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.12, 1,038.72 and 623.44 is: 858.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.12 : 1,038.72 = 623.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.12/1,038.72 = 623.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.12x = 1,038.72 × 623.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.12x = 647,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,579.60/754.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.72

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