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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754.89, 1,137.51 and 620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754.89, 1,137.51 and 620.94 is: 935.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754.89 : 1,137.51 = 620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754.89/1,137.51 = 620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754.89x = 1,137.51 × 620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754.89x = 706,323.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,323.91/754.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.66

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