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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755.68, 1,131.89 and 624.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755.68, 1,131.89 and 624.21 is: 934.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755.68 : 1,131.89 = 624.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755.68/1,131.89 = 624.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755.68x = 1,131.89 × 624.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755.68x = 706,537.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,537.06/755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.97

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