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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.58, 1,132.56 and 619.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.58, 1,132.56 and 619.23 is: 928.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.58 : 1,132.56 = 619.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.58/1,132.56 = 619.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.58x = 1,132.56 × 619.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.58x = 701,315.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,315.13/755.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.18

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