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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.28, 1,141.08 and 623.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.28, 1,141.08 and 623.34 is: 939.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.28 : 1,141.08 = 623.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.28/1,141.08 = 623.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.28x = 1,141.08 × 623.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.28x = 711,280.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,280.81/757.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.26

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