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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756.85, 1,134.33 and 620.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756.85, 1,134.33 and 620.14 is: 929.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756.85 : 1,134.33 = 620.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756.85/1,134.33 = 620.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756.85x = 1,134.33 × 620.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756.85x = 703,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,443.41/756.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.44

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