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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.40, 1,135.26 and 621.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.40, 1,135.26 and 621.05 is: 930.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.40 : 1,135.26 = 621.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.40/1,135.26 = 621.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.40x = 1,135.26 × 621.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.40x = 705,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,047.55/757.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.88

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