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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.01, 1,134.86 and 628.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.01, 1,134.86 and 628.08 is: 941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.01 : 1,134.86 = 628.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.01/1,134.86 = 628.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.01x = 1,134.86 × 628.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.01x = 712,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,779.73/757.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.58

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