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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.44, 1,136.28 and 621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.44, 1,136.28 and 621.06 is: 931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.44 : 1,136.28 = 621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.44/1,136.28 = 621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.44x = 1,136.28 × 621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.44x = 705,698.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,698.06/757.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.69

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