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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757.74, 1,136.61 and 629.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757.74, 1,136.61 and 629.22 is: 943.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757.74 : 1,136.61 = 629.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757.74/1,136.61 = 629.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757.74x = 1,136.61 × 629.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757.74x = 715,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,177.74/757.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.83

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