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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.86, 1,131.42 and 616.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.86, 1,131.42 and 616.25 is: 923.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.86 : 1,131.42 = 616.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.86/1,131.42 = 616.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.86x = 1,131.42 × 616.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.86x = 697,237.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,237.48/754.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.66

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