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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.29, 1,133.16 and 624.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.29, 1,133.16 and 624.70 is: 937.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.29 : 1,133.16 = 624.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.29/1,133.16 = 624.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.29x = 1,133.16 × 624.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.29x = 707,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,883.02/755.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.23

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