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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.45, 1,131.90 and 623.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.45, 1,131.90 and 623.85 is: 935.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.45 : 1,131.90 = 623.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.45/1,131.90 = 623.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.45x = 1,131.90 × 623.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.45x = 706,137.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,137.35/754.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.97

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